David Schaberg

David Schaberg is a Professor in the Department of Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on Pre-Qin Chinese historiography, poetry, and comparative literature across Chinese, Greek, and Latin traditions.

• Education: PhD in Comparative Literature (Harvard, 1996), Elective Student at National Taiwan University (1986-1988), AB in Humanities (Stanford, 1986)

His scholarly work explores the interplay between narrative structure, ritual, and political ideology in early Chinese texts. He has published extensively on the Zuo zhuan, Guoyu, and Laozi, emphasizing rhetorical frameworks and cultural memory.

Key research themes include the development of historiographical forms, comparative analysis of tetrasyllabic verse in Daoist texts, and cross-cultural studies of ancient political communication. His 2016 three-volume translation of the Zuo Tradition remains a foundational contribution.

• Scientific Awards: Joseph Levenson Prize (2003) for A Patterned Past

While advising records are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, his publications demonstrate mentorship through collaborative translations and edited volumes. He has contributed to major reference works like the Oxford Handbook of Classical Chinese Literature (2017).