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Title: Chinese Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: A few remarks on the history and construction of Chinese poetry -- The technique of Chinese poetry -- Biographical notes of a few of the more eminent Chinese poets -- Poems.

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Summary: "Chinese Poems" by Charles Budd is a collection of translations of various Chinese poems, crafted during the early 20th century. The book aims to present the beauty and depth of Chinese poetic tradition, making it accessible to readers unfamiliar with the original language. Through Budd's translations, readers can explore themes of nature, love, and human experience portrayed in the poems across different historical periods. The opening of this collection reveals Budd's personal journey into the world of Chinese poetry, sparked by a moment of inspiration that led him to translate a selection of works. In his preface, Budd highlights the rich history of Chinese poetry from ancient texts such as the "Shi-King" to the famous poets of the Tang Dynasty and beyond. He acknowledges the complexity of translating poetry, aiming not only to convey the surface meaning but to capture the emotional landscapes of the original works. Budd's thoughtful approach lays the groundwork for a collection that invites readers to reflect on the timeless nature of human feelings and the beauty of the written word. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Budd, Charles

EBook No.: 37938

Published: Nov 6, 2011

Downloads: 231

Language: English

Subject: Chinese poetry -- Translations into English

Subject: Chinese poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:37938:2 2011-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Budd, Charles en 1
2024-11-09T02:07:00Z Chinese Poems

This edition has images.

Title: Chinese Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: A few remarks on the history and construction of Chinese poetry -- The technique of Chinese poetry -- Biographical notes of a few of the more eminent Chinese poets -- Poems.

Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Chinese Poems" by Charles Budd is a collection of translations of various Chinese poems, crafted during the early 20th century. The book aims to present the beauty and depth of Chinese poetic tradition, making it accessible to readers unfamiliar with the original language. Through Budd's translations, readers can explore themes of nature, love, and human experience portrayed in the poems across different historical periods. The opening of this collection reveals Budd's personal journey into the world of Chinese poetry, sparked by a moment of inspiration that led him to translate a selection of works. In his preface, Budd highlights the rich history of Chinese poetry from ancient texts such as the "Shi-King" to the famous poets of the Tang Dynasty and beyond. He acknowledges the complexity of translating poetry, aiming not only to convey the surface meaning but to capture the emotional landscapes of the original works. Budd's thoughtful approach lays the groundwork for a collection that invites readers to reflect on the timeless nature of human feelings and the beauty of the written word. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Budd, Charles

EBook No.: 37938

Published: Nov 6, 2011

Downloads: 231

Language: English

Subject: Chinese poetry -- Translations into English

Subject: Chinese poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:37938:3 2011-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Budd, Charles en 1