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This bilingual edition of Tang poems offers a new approach to reading and understanding classical Chinese poetry. Included are nearly two hundred regulated verses written by the great poets of the Tang Dynasty, such as Du Fu, Li Bai, Wang Wei, Li Shangyin, and Meng Haoran. For each poem, both traditional and simplified Chinese characters are provided for cross reference.
In addition to its literary translation, each poem is given a bilingual annotation with respect to the literal meanings of each key word or phrase. The tone and pinyin transliterations of each Chinese character are also provided. Readers who are familiar with the pinyin system can learn to recite the original poem the way the Chinese read it.
This book is designed to help the readers understand Tang poems from a bilingual perspective. It may also be a helpful learning tool for students who want to learn Chinese through poetry.
ASIN : B01108Y6FU
Publication date : July 4, 2015
Language : English
File size : 6383 KB
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Enhanced typesetting : Not Enabled
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Format : Print Replica
Customers say
Customers find the book nice and useful. They say it provides an excellent explanation of the patterns of old Chinese poetry and contains useful annotations. Opinions are mixed on the poetry selection, with some finding it great and enjoyable, while others say the notes about the poets are quite meager.
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