Rhythms of Years

By Dajian Wang

The original Chinese version of this collection was composed in the forms of the classical
metrical patterns, utilizing 46 of them. The author, a native of Xi'an, China, began writing poetry
while pursuing doctoral studies in the United States. Employing traditional Chinese poetic forms
to depict modern experiences in a foreign setting (such as the life of a graduate student), the
author strives to capture that ineffable quality in the ancient stanzas, as well as judiciously
incorporating imagery advocated in the modern era. His teaching career in Xi'an and Taiwan is
also vividly reflected in some poems. In translating the works into English, the author strives to
faithfully convey the syntactic structures and rhythmic characteristics of the originals, which
leads to a summary of theoretical nature. While English-speaking readers may not be able to
fully appreciate the original metrical nuances, they are still able to engage with the Oriental
imagery and philosophical insights presented, or to explore the alluded cultural atmosphere
and historical landmarks of the author's hometown, Xi'an.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GSMSF5VL
• ISBN13: 9798901860465
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Chicago Academic Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"