Dangerous Women Warriors, Grannies, and

Grannies, geishas, warriors, mystics, recluses, and predators--these are the dangerous women of traditional China. Through her exploration of the myth and history of the Ming, Victoria B. Cass brings their world brilliantly to life. Using new and freshly interpreted sources, the author leads us confidently into this surprising world, bolstering her erudite and engaging text with stunning color and black and white art of the period.

Victoria B. Cass received her doctorate in Chinese language and literature from the University of California, Berkeley. She teaches at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

List of Figures and Color Plates

ix

Preface

xi

Acknowledgments

xiii

Note on the Sources and on Translation

xv

Timeline of Dynasties

xix

Background: The Great Ming, 1368-1644

1

(24)

Geishas

25

(22)

Grannies

47

(18)

Warriors and Mystics

65

(22)

Predators

87

(18)

Recluses and Malcontents

105

(16)

Conclusion

121

(4)

Notes

125

(14)

Bibliography of English Sources

139

(8)

Bibliography of Chinese Sources

147

(4)

Index

151

(5)

About the Author

156

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Dangerous Women Warriors, Grannies, and Geishas of the Ming

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