In traditional Chinese culture, poetic artistry held a place that was unrivaled by any other single talent, and was a source of prestige and even of political power.
Seaton is Professor of Chinese at the Univers.
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Seaton has a poet\'s ear, and his translations here are fresh and vivid.
Seaton introduces the reader to the main styles of Chinese Poetry and the major poets, from the classic Shih Ching to the twentieth century.
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In this rich collection, J.
In traditional Chinese culture, poetic artistry held a place that was unrivaled by any other single talent, and was a source of prestige and even of political power