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Classical Chinese Literature
John Minford
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Description for Classical Chinese Literature
Paperback. The summation of more than two thousand years of one of the world's most august literary traditions, this volume also represents the achievements of four hundred years of Western scholarship on China. The anthology includes over a thousand selections from the most renowned translators -- including Ezra Pound, Cyril Birch, and Burton Watson. Editor(s): Minford, John; Lau, Joseph S. M. Num Pages: 1248 pages, 105 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 225 x 60. Weight in Grams: 1490.
The summation of more than two thousand years of one of the world's most august literary traditions, this volume also represents the achievements of four hundred years of Western scholarship on China. The selections include poetry, drama, fiction, songs, biographies, and works of early Chinese philosophy and history rendered in English by the most renowned translators of classical Chinese literature: Arthur Waley, Ezra Pound, David Hawkes, James Legge, Burton Watson, Stephen Owen, Cyril Birch, A. C. Graham, Witter Bynner, Kenneth Rexroth, and others. Arranged chronologically and by genre, each chapter is introduced by definitive quotes and brief introductions chosen ... Read more
The summation of more than two thousand years of one of the world's most august literary traditions, this volume also represents the achievements of four hundred years of Western scholarship on China. The selections include poetry, drama, fiction, songs, biographies, and works of early Chinese philosophy and history rendered in English by the most renowned translators of classical Chinese literature: Arthur Waley, Ezra Pound, David Hawkes, James Legge, Burton Watson, Stephen Owen, Cyril Birch, A. C. Graham, Witter Bynner, Kenneth Rexroth, and others. Arranged chronologically and by genre, each chapter is introduced by definitive quotes and brief introductions chosen ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1248
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231096775
SKU
V9780231096775
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About John Minford
John Minford is professor of Chinese at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Jospeph S. M. Lau is professor of translation and head of the department of Chinese at Lingnan University in Hong Kong.
Reviews for Classical Chinese Literature
An invaluable treasure... by far the most complete, with an astounding number of selections... Highly recommended for students and scholars of Chinese literature at all levels. Choice This book is a scholar's dream and an historical and literary marvel. Book Digest (Council On National Literatures)