The Art of Chinese Poetry

By James J.Y. Liu

Book Overview

This concise introduction to Chinese poetry serves as a primer for English-speakers eager to expand their understanding and enjoyment of Chinese culture. James J. Y. 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. Frankel, Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies

"This is a book which can be recommended without reservation to anyone who wants to explore the world of Chinese poetry in translation."-James R. Hightower, Journal of Asian Studies

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226486877
• ISBN13: 9780226486871
• Release Date: April 1966
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 171 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.6"