The Songs of the South: An Anthology of Ancient Chinese Poems By Qu Yuan and Other Poets
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- Synopsis
- Dating from the second century AD, this anthology is the second-oldest collection of Chinese poems in existence. The poems, originating from the state of Chu and rooted in Shamanism, are grouped under seventeen titles and contain all that we know of Chinese poetry's ancient beginnings. The earliest poems were composed in the fourth century BC, and almost half of them are traditionally ascribed to Qu Yuan. In his introduction to this edition, David Hawkes provides a fascinating discussion of the history of these poems and their context, styles, and themes.
- Copyright:
- 1985
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 352 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780140443752
- Publisher:
- Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 12/11/14
- Copyrighted By:
- David Hawkes
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature and Fiction
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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