This is the first paperback edition of a classic anthology of Chinese poetry. Spanning two thousand years--from the "Book of Songs" (circa 600 B.C.) to the "chu" form of the Yuan Dynasty (1260-1368)--these 150 poems cover all major genres that students of Chinese poetry must learn.
Newly designed, the unique format of this volume will enhance its reputation as the definitive introduction to Chinese poetry, while its introductory essay on issues of Chinese aesthetics will continue to be an essential text on the problems of translating such works into English. Each poem is printed with the...