"The three-thousand-year history of Chinese characters is but one instance of the incredible story of writing, perhaps the most transformative and powerful invention of our species."
"The creation, dissemination, and metamorphosis of writing systems has cut across cultural, linguistic, religious, and political lines over five millennia of human history."
"I have strived to make it understandable and engaging for those who have no prior exposure to them at all or to Chinese writing."
"I hope that in this book I manage to convey some of the enthusiasm and excitement that I feel when I think about this great story."
The book traces the development of the character-based writing system in ancient and medieval China, detailing its evolution over time. It examines how this system was adopted and adapted in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, facilitating the recording and transmission of knowledge across these cultures. The narrative is designed to be accessible to a general readership, including those with no prior exposure to East Asian languages or linguistics, while conveying the significance of writing systems in human history.
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