| Chinese Voices: Classical Poetry Contributor(s): Chen, Zu-Yan (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1787553051 ISBN-13: 9781787553057 Publisher: Flame Tree Illustrated OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Asian - Chinese |
| Series: Verse to Inspire |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 4.2" W x 5.9" (0.50 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Flame Tree Studio: - From Manga, to Anatomy, Alphonse Mucha to beautiful deluxe journals, Flame Tree Studio has created hundreds of high quality illustrated books, calendars and notebooks in the art and music related formats.Chen, Zu-Yan: - Zu-yan Chen is a Professor of Chinese Language and Literature at Binghamton University, State University of New York. He holds the rank of SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor. His publications include seven books and many articles spanning the fields of literature, history, philosophy, and language pedagogy. |