Wang Wei
Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141398419
- author:
- Wang Wei
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, World
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Wang Wei's poetry offers a profound exploration of the natural world and the human experience. Translated with an introduction by G. W. Robinson, this collection presents a unique insight into the life and work of one of China's most celebrated poets.
The poems themselves are infused with a sense of unity and Buddhist devotion, yet also reveal the tension between the desire for inner peace and the pleasures of life. Written in a style that is both delicate and profound, Wang Wei's poetry invites readers to contemplate the beauty and complexity of the world around them.
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