Arthur Waley

The Book of Songs

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ISBN 13:
9780802134776
author:
Arthur Waley
format:
Hardcover
publisher:
GROVE Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1996
Pages:
400
Genre:
Poetry
Condition:
New
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The Book of Songs is a collection of traditional Chinese poetry, one of the five Confucian classics, and the oldest of its kind in world literature. This edition restores Arthur Waley's translations to their original order and structure, supplemented by new translations by Joseph R. Allen.

With 15 new translations added to Waley's work, this edition offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the poems, which speak to us across millennia with remarkable directness and power. The Book of Songs is a unique treasure of antiquity, offering insights into the human heart and mind.

Edited by Joseph R. Allen, this edition provides a fresh perspective on a timeless and fascinating work of literature.

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