Bill Porter , Red Pine
Finding Them Gone: Visiting China's Poets of the Past
- ISBN 13:
- 9781556594892
- author:
- Bill Porter , Red Pine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Copper Canyon Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 398
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2.5 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, World, Bill
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Finding Them Gone is a unique blend of travelogue, poetry, and personal stories that celebrates the inspirational landscapes of modern China. Renowned translator Bill Porter, known by his Chinese name "Red Pine", embarked on a journey to pay homage to China's greatest poets, visiting dozens of poets' graves and performing idiosyncratic rituals. This intimate and fast-paced tour combines Porter's deep knowledge of Chinese culture with his entertaining storytelling style, bringing readers into the journey. The book features translations of classical poems, many of which have never before been translated into English, as well as over one hundred photographs and two hundred poems. Porter's experiences, from standing at the edge of a poet's grave to sitting in a cave where a Buddhist hermit serves him tea, are woven together to create a captivating narrative. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in travel, poetry, and Chinese culture, Finding Them Gone is a rare and inspiring work that will appeal to fans of travelogues and poetry.
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