Items related to Chinese Poetic Writing (Calligrams)
Considered the most inovative study of Chinese poetry ever written, François Cheng's Chinese Poetic Writing--now in its first expanded, English-language edition--is an essential read for fans and scholars of Chinese literature and the art of poetry in general.
Since its first publication in French in 1977, Chinese Poetic Writing has been considered by many to be the most innovative study of Chinese poetry ever written, as well as a profound and remarkable meditation on the nature of poetry itself. As the American poet Gustaf Sobin wrote, two years after the book’s appearance, “In France it is already considered a model of interdisciplinary research, a source book, and a ‘star’ in the very space it initially explored, traced, and elaborated.”
Cheng illustrates his text with an annotated anthology of 135 poems he has selected from the Tang dynasty, presented bilingually, and with lively translations by Jerome P. Seaton. It serves as a book within the book, and an excellent introduction to the golden age of Tu Fu, Li Po, Wang Wei, and company.
The 1982 translation, long out of print, was based on the first French edition. Since then, Cheng has greatly expanded the book. This is the first English-language edition of the expanded version, with the original translators returning to accommodate the many new additions and revise their earlier work.
Since its first publication in French in 1977, Chinese Poetic Writing has been considered by many to be the most innovative study of Chinese poetry ever written, as well as a profound and remarkable meditation on the nature of poetry itself. As the American poet Gustaf Sobin wrote, two years after the book’s appearance, “In France it is already considered a model of interdisciplinary research, a source book, and a ‘star’ in the very space it initially explored, traced, and elaborated.”
Cheng illustrates his text with an annotated anthology of 135 poems he has selected from the Tang dynasty, presented bilingually, and with lively translations by Jerome P. Seaton. It serves as a book within the book, and an excellent introduction to the golden age of Tu Fu, Li Po, Wang Wei, and company.
The 1982 translation, long out of print, was based on the first French edition. Since then, Cheng has greatly expanded the book. This is the first English-language edition of the expanded version, with the original translators returning to accommodate the many new additions and revise their earlier work.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
François Cheng is a poet, essayist, novelist, calligrapher, and art historian who has lived in Paris since 1949. Among his books available in English translation are Empty and Full: The Language of Chinese Painting, The Way of Beauty, and the novels The River Below and Green Mountain, White Cloud. In 2002, he became the first person of Asian origin elected to the French Academy.
Donald A. Riggs is Teaching Professor of English at Drexel University. He is currently writing entries for The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters.
Jerome P. Seaton is professor emeritus of Chinese at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Among his books are The Shambhala Anthology of Chinese Poetry and The Wine of Endless Life: Taoist Drinking Songs from the Yuan Dynasty.
Language Notes:
Donald A. Riggs is Teaching Professor of English at Drexel University. He is currently writing entries for The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters.
Jerome P. Seaton is professor emeritus of Chinese at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Among his books are The Shambhala Anthology of Chinese Poetry and The Wine of Endless Life: Taoist Drinking Songs from the Yuan Dynasty.
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French
Original Language: French
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherNew York Review Books
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 9629966581
- ISBN 13 9789629966584
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages340
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 14.15
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Chinese Poetic Writing
Published by
New York Review Books
(2017)
ISBN 10: 9629966581
ISBN 13: 9789629966584
New
Softcover
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 26526406-n
Buy New
US$ 14.15
Convert currency
Seller Image
Chinese Poetic Writing (Calligrams) by Cheng, Francois [Paperback ]
Published by
New York Review Books
(2017)
ISBN 10: 9629966581
ISBN 13: 9789629966584
New
Soft Cover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9789629966584
Buy New
US$ 16.80
Convert currency
Stock Image
Chinese Poetic Writing Format: Paperback
Published by
Penguin Random House
(2017)
ISBN 10: 9629966581
ISBN 13: 9789629966584
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9789629966584
Buy New
US$ 13.97
Convert currency
Stock Image
Chinese Poetic Writing (Calligrams)
Published by
New York Review Books
(2017)
ISBN 10: 9629966581
ISBN 13: 9789629966584
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 1.7. Seller Inventory # 9629966581-2-1
Buy New
US$ 21.95
Convert currency
Stock Image
Chinese Poetic Writing (Calligrams)
Published by
New York Review Books
(2017)
ISBN 10: 9629966581
ISBN 13: 9789629966584
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 1.7. Seller Inventory # 353-9629966581-new
Buy New
US$ 21.96
Convert currency
Seller Image
Chinese Poetic Writings (Paperback)
Published by
The New York Review of Books, Inc, New York
(2017)
ISBN 10: 9629966581
ISBN 13: 9789629966584
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Revised and Updated EditionSince its first publication in French in 1977, Chinese Poetic Writing has been considered by many to be the most innovative study of Chinese poetry ever written, as well as a profound and remarkable meditation on the nature of poetry itself. As the American poet Gustaf Sobin wrote, two years after the book's appearance, "In France it is already considered a model of interdisciplinary research, a source book, and a 'star' in the very space it initially explored, traced, and elaborated."Cheng illustrates his text with an annotated anthology of 135 poems he has selected from the Tang dynasty, presented bilingually, and with lively translations by Jerome P. Seaton. It serves as a book within the book, and an excellent introduction to the golden age of Tu Fu, Li Po, Wang Wei, and company.The 1982 translation, long out of print, was based on the first French edition. Since then, Cheng has greatly expanded the book. This is the first English-language edition of the expanded version, with the original translators returning to accommodate the many new additions and revise their earlier work. This volume has been considered by many to be one of the most innovative studies of Chinese poetry. Cheng illustrates his text with an annotated anthology of 135 poems from the golden age of Tang Dynasty, featuring lively translations of the works of Tu Fu, Li Po, Wang Wei and other poets. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9789629966584
Buy New
US$ 21.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
Chinese Poetic Writing
Published by
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
(2017)
ISBN 10: 9629966581
ISBN 13: 9789629966584
New
Softcover
Quantity: 3
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 340. Seller Inventory # 26372834201
Buy New
US$ 20.24
Convert currency
Stock Image
Chinese Poetic Writing (Calligrams)
Published by
New York Review Books
(2017)
ISBN 10: 9629966581
ISBN 13: 9789629966584
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon9629966581
Buy New
US$ 23.82
Convert currency
Stock Image
Chinese Poetic Writing
Published by
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press 2017-04-27, Hong Kong :|New York, NY
(2017)
ISBN 10: 9629966581
ISBN 13: 9789629966584
New
paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG|CHI. Seller Inventory # 9789629966584
Buy New
US$ 23.59
Convert currency
Stock Image
Chinese Poetic Writing (Calligrams)
Published by
New York Review Books
(2017)
ISBN 10: 9629966581
ISBN 13: 9789629966584
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard9629966581
Buy New
US$ 27.16
Convert currency