This edition had all images removed.
Title: Le livre de Jade
Note: Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe with images generously made available by the Internet Archive.
Summary: "Le livre de Jade" by Judith Gautier is a collection of poetic works, likely written in the mid-19th century. The book captures the essence of Chinese culture through its lyrical style, focusing on themes of love, nature, and the beauty of the fleeting moments of life. The poems often explore relationships, emotions, and the philosophical reflections of life from a distinctly Oriental perspective. The collection features various poems that depict romantic encounters, intimate emotions, and the intricate connections between nature and human experiences. Each piece draws on vivid imagery, such as the gentle falling of a willow leaf or the serene beauty of a moonlit lake, intertwining the natural world with profound human sentiments. The poet often reflects on longing, love, and the passing of time, with characters including young lovers, an emperor, and even a fisherman, evoking a nostalgia for both lost love and the beauty of life's transient moments. This blend of emotional depth and natural beauty invites readers to immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of feelings and reflections, making each poem a delicate exploration of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Translator: Gautier, Judith, 1845-1917
EBook No.: 46828
Published: Sep 10, 2014
Downloads: 110
Language: French
Subject: Chinese poetry -- Translations into French
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Le livre de Jade
Note: Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe with images generously made available by the Internet Archive.
Summary: "Le livre de Jade" by Judith Gautier is a collection of poetic works, likely written in the mid-19th century. The book captures the essence of Chinese culture through its lyrical style, focusing on themes of love, nature, and the beauty of the fleeting moments of life. The poems often explore relationships, emotions, and the philosophical reflections of life from a distinctly Oriental perspective. The collection features various poems that depict romantic encounters, intimate emotions, and the intricate connections between nature and human experiences. Each piece draws on vivid imagery, such as the gentle falling of a willow leaf or the serene beauty of a moonlit lake, intertwining the natural world with profound human sentiments. The poet often reflects on longing, love, and the passing of time, with characters including young lovers, an emperor, and even a fisherman, evoking a nostalgia for both lost love and the beauty of life's transient moments. This blend of emotional depth and natural beauty invites readers to immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of feelings and reflections, making each poem a delicate exploration of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Translator: Gautier, Judith, 1845-1917
EBook No.: 46828
Published: Sep 10, 2014
Downloads: 110
Language: French
Subject: Chinese poetry -- Translations into French
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.