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This is the first Western language biographical dictionary that focuses on Tang dynasty (7th-10th centuries), the most important period in Chinese literary history. The dictionary comprises biographies of 140 literary figures, including less-studied figures among Buddhists, Taoists, and women. Each entry begins with a concise and informative biographical introduction to the writer, including a translation and biref analysis of an exemplary work or works from the writer's literary corpus, followed by an up-to-date bibliography of editions, annotations, and translations of the writer's works, as well as scholarly studies of the writer. This informative dictionary is an indispensable reference work for understanding different aspects of the Tang dynasty literature and writers. Its "Overview of Tang Literature" and the "Literary Timeline of the Tang" are also immensely helpful to students interested in exploring the history of Chinese literature.Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty; professionals; general readers.