Chinese Lyrics

Originally published in 1937, this book contains a selection of Chinese lyric poetry translated into English by Ch'u Ta-Kao.

Ch'u Ta-Kao (Edited and translated by)

9781107418615, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 July 2014

74 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 4.5 cm, 0.09 kg

Originally published in 1937, this book contains a selection of Chinese lyric poetry translated into English by Ch'u Ta-Kao. The selections are largely taken from the medieval period. A preface by the renowned British anthologist, writer and literary critic Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863–1944) is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in poetry and Chinese literature.

Preface
Wei Chuang (AD 850?–910)
Niu Hsi-Chi (c.925)
Fêng Yen-Chi (d.960)
Prince Li Yü (936–78)
Fan Chung-Yen (989–1052)
Sung Ch'i (998–1061)
Liu Yung (c.990–1050)
Anonymous
Ou-Yang Hsiu (1007–72)
Wang An-Shih (1021–86)
Su Shih (1036–1101
Yeh Ch'ing-Ch'ên (c.1030)
Ch'in Kuan (1049–1100)
Li Ch'ing-Chao
Chu Tun-Ju (1080–1175)
Li Chih-Yi (c.1100)
Hsiang Kao (c.1100)
Lü-Ch'iu Tz'?-Kao
Hsin Ch'I-Chi (1140–1207)
Liu K'Ê-Chuang (1187–1269)
Kuan Chien
Kuan Tao-Shêng (c.1250)
Liu Yin (1249–93)
Bhikshu Chêng Yen (c.1700).

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]