The Language and Literature of China: Two Lectures is a book written by Robert Kennaway Douglas in 1875. The book is a collection of two lectures that provide an in-depth exploration of the Chinese language and literature. The first lecture focuses on the Chinese language, discussing its structure, grammar, and pronunciation. Douglas also provides an overview of the different dialects of Chinese and their regional variations.The second lecture delves into Chinese literature, exploring the history and development of Chinese literature from ancient times to the present day. Douglas discusses the various genres of Chinese literature, including poetry, drama, and fiction. He also examines the influence of Chinese literature on Western literature and the cultural significance of Chinese literary works.Throughout the book, Douglas draws on his extensive knowledge of Chinese language and culture to provide a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the language and literature of China. The Language and Literature of China: Two Lectures is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese language and culture, as well as for scholars and students of Chinese literature and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.