Chinese Lyrics: From The Book Of Jade (1918)

By James Whitall and Judith Gautier

Book Overview

""Chinese Lyrics: From The Book Of Jade"" is a collection of translated Chinese poems from the book ""Yu Ji"" or ""Book of Jade"", which was compiled during the Tang Dynasty. Judith Gautier, a French writer and sinologist, translated these poems into English in 1918. The book features a selection of 100 poems, each with a brief introduction that provides context and historical background. The poems cover a range of themes, including love, nature, philosophy, and politics. Gautier's translations are noted for their accuracy and sensitivity to the nuances of the original Chinese text, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese poetry and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165884364
• ISBN13: 9781165884360
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"