The Art of Chinese Poetry
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (515 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0226486877 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 171 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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John said The Best Gateway to Appreciating Chinese Poetry. I first read James J.Y. Liu's paperback in a Comparative Literature course in college in the 1960's. In impeccable English he described the many aspects of classical Chinese poetry to me so engagingly that the study of Chinese poetry of the Tang Dynasty became my life-long pursuit. A more elegant, concise, and well-researched introduction cannot be found. No wonder his book is still in print and wi. "Five Stars" according to KhanBuryKhan. Much insightful information, succinctly put.. the art of chinese poetry linda The book comes in the condition as it was described on the sales page and it arrives quickly just as it has promised.
Liu first examines the Chinese language as a medium of poetic expression and, contrary to the usual focus on the visual qualities of Chinese script, emphasizes the auditory effects of Chinese verse. He provides a succinct survey of Chinese poetry theory and concludes with his own view of poetry, based upon traditional Chinese concepts."This books should be read by all those interested in Chinese poetry."—Achilles Fang, Poetry"This is a significant contribution to the understanding and appreciation of Chinese poetry, lucidly presented in a way that will attract a wide audience, and offering an original synthesis of Chinese and Western views that will stimulate and inspire students of poetry everywhere."—Hans H. Y. James