Li Mengyang, the North-South Divide, and Literati Learning in Ming China

Discover the profound insights of Li Mengyang, the North-South Divide, and Literati Learning in Ming China by Chang Woei Ong. Published by Harvard University in 2016, this hardback edition spans 368 pages and delves into the life and legacy of Li Mengyang (1473–1530), a pivotal scholar-official who spearheaded the literary archaist movement in sixteenth-century China. Ong expertly situates Li's efforts to redefine literati learning within the broader intellectual transitions that have shaped Chinese thought since the Song dynasty. This book is essential for anyone interested in Chinese literature, history, and the evolution of intellectual life in Ming China. Enhance your understanding of the cultural dynamics of the time and explore how Li Mengyang's vision aimed to create a perfect social order through the revival of ancient prose and poetry styles. Don't miss the chance to enrich your library with this critical examination of a transformative period in Chinese history.