Pilgrim of the Clouds - Poems and Essays from Ming Dynasty China

Poetry. Asian Studies. Translated from the Chinese by Jonathan Chaves. Yuan Hung-tao (1568-1610) was the greatest poet of Ming dynasty China. His poetry and essays brilliantly exhibit an originality and vitality that were lacking in the writing of his contemporaries. The writings of Yuan and his two brothers reveal these men to have been individualists who made outstanding contributions to the growth and development of poetry, presenting a penetrating picture of Ming society. "With this volume, Chaves makes an outstanding contribution to the books that present classical Chinese poetry in both accurate and enjoyable English translation"--Choice. Jonathan Chaves is a professor of Chinese at George Washington University and the translator of several volumes of poetry, including Heaven My Blanket, Earth My Pillow.

About the author

Yuan Hung-tao (1568-1610) was the greatest poet of Ming dynasty China. Jonathan Chaves is professor of Chinese language and literature at George Washington University. His books of translation include Old Taoist: The Life, Art, and Poetry of Kod'jin; The Columbia Book of Later Chinese Peotry: Yuan, Ming, and Ch'ing Dynasties; and Pilgrim of the Clouds; Poems and Essays from Ming China by Yuan Hung-tao and His Brothers.

Summary

A classic of Ming dynasty Chinese poetry

Foreword

While there are many translations of Tang and Sung dynasty Chinese poetry little is available of Ming dynasty poetry. Sold over 5000 copies when published by Weatherhill.

Product details

• Authors: Yuan Hung-Tao, Hung-tao Yuan
• Assisted by: Jonathan Chaves (Translation)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2005
• EAN: 9781893996397
• ISBN: 978-1-893996-39-7
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 130 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 168 g
• Illustrations: Farb., s/w. Fotos, Abb.
• Series: Companions for the Journey; Companions for the Journey (Wh; Companions for the Journey; Companions for the Journey (Wh
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous