Chinese Love Poetry by Jane Portal

Chinese Love Poetry by Jane Portal

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Summary

The three arts of poetry, calligraphy and painting are regarded in China as the Triple Excellence, and they are brought together here in an anthology of Chinese love poems ranging from the earliest-known works in the famous "Book of Songs" to the work of Chairman Mao and other 20th-century poets.

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Chinese Love Poetry by Jane Portal

Selected English translations by respected scholars are each illustrated with a scene from a Chinese painting or print in the collection of the British Museum. Each poem is also illuminated by the artistic brushwork calligraphy of Qu Lei Lei. Further reading and brief biographies of the poets are also provided.
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ISBN 13 9780714124131
ISBN 10 0714124133
Title Chinese Love Poetry
Author Jane Portal
Series Gift Books
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 2004-02-02
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.