Project Gutenberg 1996-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 83 Cranmer-Byng, L. (Launcelot) 1872 1945 Cranmer-Byng, Launcelot Alfred A Lute of Jade : Selections from the Classical Poets of China "A Lute of Jade: Selections from the Classical Poets of China" by L. Cranmer-Byng is a collection of Chinese poetry rendered in English, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology focuses on selections from renowned classical poets, particularly those from the illustrious Tang dynasty, which is widely regarded as the golden age of Chinese literature. The book explores themes of love, sadness, nature, and the profound philosophies of existence as expressed through the rich tapestry of Chinese verse. The beginning of "A Lute of Jade" presents an introduction that sets the stage for an exploration of Chinese poetry through historical context. It discusses the evolution of verse from ancient times, highlighting the transition into the celebrated works of the Tang dynasty. Cranmer-Byng notes the significance of poets like Li Po and Tu Fu, delving into their emotions and experiences, often intertwined with the turbulence of political realities, personal heartbreaks, and the beauty of nature. Through insights into the poetic form and the cultural influences shaping Chinese literature, the opening of the book invites readers to appreciate the depth and artistry of these classical voices, suggesting that the poems can resonate with both the heart and the mind. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Chinese poetry -- Translations into English PL Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 169187 169196 2024-09-01T05:20:30.492147 2023-10-01T05:07:14.736668 text/html text/html 169180 169189 2024-09-01T05:20:30.701103 2023-10-01T05:07:14.905671 text/html text/html 127764 2024-09-01T05:20:35.903086 application/epub+zip 128586 2024-09-01T05:20:32.152115 application/epub+zip 128585 2024-09-01T05:20:31.266224 application/epub+zip 331576 2024-09-01T05:20:38.475080 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 316088 2024-09-01T05:20:35.136122 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 218345 2022-08-01T04:59:08.987565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138085 138113 2024-09-01T05:20:30.250121 2023-10-01T05:07:14.522696 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 128671 2015-04-01T12:48:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52861 2015-04-01T12:49:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17057 2024-09-01T05:20:38.608054 application/rdf+xml 23996 2024-09-01T05:20:31.614381 image/jpeg 4731 2024-09-01T05:20:31.442114 image/jpeg 128907 2024-09-01T05:20:30.716106 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog