One Hundred Poems From The Chinese (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258069155)

One Hundred Poems From The Chinese is a collection of classical Chinese poetry translated into English by the renowned poet and translator, Kenneth Rexroth. The book features a hundred poems from various dynasties, including the Tang, Song, and Yuan, written by famous Chinese poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Wang Wei, and Li Qingzhao.The poems cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, politics, and spirituality. The translations are faithful to the original Chinese texts and strive to capture the essence and beauty of the poems. Rexroth's introduction provides a brief history of Chinese poetry and its influence on world literature.This book is a must-read for anyone interested in classical Chinese poetry or poetry in general. The poems offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of China and the universal themes that transcend time and place. The translations are accessible and engaging, making the book suitable for both scholars and casual readers alike.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.

Author: Kenneth Rexroth
ISBN-10: 1258069156
ISBN-13: 9781258069155
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 07/22/2011
Pages: 178
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d