300 Tang Poems: Chinese-English Bilingual Edition (Hardcover)

Discover the Soul of Chinese Literature—in Two Languages

The Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) is widely regarded as the pinnacle of classical Chinese poetry. This bilingual edition presents 300 representative poems spanning wuyan gushi (five-character ancient verse), yuefu (folk-style ballads), qiyan gushi (seven-character ancient verse), regulated verse (lüshi), and quatrains (jueju). From Li Bai’s soaring romanticism to Du Fu’s profound social conscience, this volume offers a comprehensive journey through China’s most celebrated poetic era-1.

Why This Edition Stands Out

Unlike many literal translations that sacrifice literary quality for accuracy, Wang Yushu’s renderings prioritize the preservation of imagery and poetic essence. The English text reconstructs cultural imagery through idiomatic English syntax, and the entire translation was reviewed and polished by native English editors to ensure natural, flowing language—not stiff, word-for-word rendering.

Who This Book Is For

• Chinese language learners looking to deepen their understanding through classical poetry

• English-speaking readers with an interest in Chinese classical literature

• Teachers seeking bilingual materials for poetry or Chinese culture courses

• Readers who wish to explore the roots of a literary tradition spanning over a thousand years