The Shambhala Anthology of Chinese Poetry
| Author | : J. P. Seaton |
| Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
| Total Pages | : 273 |
| Release | : 2006-08-08 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780834825284 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0834825287 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (287 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Shambhala Anthology of Chinese Poetry by : J. P. Seaton
Download or read book The Shambhala Anthology of Chinese Poetry written by J. P. Seaton and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2006-08-08 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In traditional Chinese culture, poetic artistry held a place that was unrivaled by any other single talent, and was a source of prestige and even of political power. In this rich collection, J. P. Seaton introduces the reader to the main styles of Chinese poetry and the major poets, from the classic Shih Ching to the twentieth century. Seaton has a poet's ear, and his translations here are fresh and vivid.
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