Title | : | Chinese Voices: Classical Poetry |
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ISBN | : | 1787553051 |
ISBN-10 | : | 9781787553057 |
Format Type | : | Hardcover |
Number of Pages | : | 160 |
Publication | : | Published September 5, 2019 |
The Chinese poetic tradition, which dates back to almost 1,000 B.C., is one of the most cherished parts of the nation’s cultural heritage. This collection of translated classical poems are a stunning chronicle of Chinese life, culture and history, and remain as compelling today as ever. Moreover, their vitality and evocative imagery demonstrate why Chinese poetry was so inspiring to modern Western poets, particularly Ezra Pound and the Imagist movement. Organized by theme and with containing works by some of the most esteemed Chinese poets, this anthology is sure to delight every reader.
Chinese Voices: Classical Poetry Reviews
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A tiny volume. It will fit in a pair of jeans' back pocket. Both in rhyme and free verse, all a delight.