• Golden Treasury of Chinese Poetry in Han, Wei & Six Dynasties (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 200+ Classic Poems
  • Golden Treasury of Chinese Poetry in Han, Wei & Six Dynasties (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 200+ Classic Poems
  • Golden Treasury of Chinese Poetry in Han, Wei & Six Dynasties (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 200+ Classic Poems
  • Golden Treasury of Chinese Poetry in Han, Wei & Six Dynasties (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 200+ Classic Poems
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Golden Treasury of Chinese Poetry in Han, Wei & Six Dynasties (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 200+ Classic Poems

Golden Treasury of Chinese Poetry in Han, Wei & Six Dynasties (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 200+ Classic Poems

From Liu Bang’s “Song of the Great Wind” and The Nineteen Old Poems to Tao Yuanming and Xie Lingyun — Rhymed English Verse by Xu Yuanchong with Chinese Texts from the Classic Edition
This bilingual anthology brings together more than 200 poems from the Han, Wei, and Six Dynasties—an eight-hundred-year span that saw Chinese poetry grow from folk songs into the voices of individual poets. You read Liu Bang’s “Song of the Great Wind,” the anonymous Nineteen Old Poems, and works by Tao Yuanming and Xie Lingyun, in Chinese with Xu Yuanchong’s English translations on the facing side. Xu Yuanchong, the first Asian translator to win the Aurora Borealis Prize, renders the poems into English rhyme, aiming to carry not just the meaning but the sound and cadence of the originals. If you want to experience the foundational voices of Chinese poetry through a celebrated bilingual translation—rather than read a plain prose rendering or an academic annotation—this is it.
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Unlock the Essence of Early Chinese Poetry

Selections from Han, Wei, and Six Dynasties Poetry is a remarkable collection that transports you to the formative years of Chinese civilization. This carefully curated anthology, part of the "Xu Yuanchong's Translations of Chinese Classics" series, brings to life the voices of a transformative era in Chinese history -2-3.

Spanning from the grandeur of the Han Dynasty to the turbulent yet culturally rich Southern and Northern Dynasties, this collection features famous pieces like Emperor Liu Bang's stirring Song of the Great Wind, the tragic farewell of hero Xiang Yu and his concubine Consort Yu in The Hegemon's Last Song, and the evocative A Beautiful Woman from the North by Li Yannian -2. Each poem offers a glimpse into the lives, loves, and struggles of people from all walks of life.

Why This Edition Stands Out:

  • Masterful Translation: Professor Xu Yuanchong is celebrated for his unique approach to translating poetry, emphasizing the "beauty of meaning, sound, and form." His translations capture the very soul of the original verses, making them resonate deeply with English-speaking readers.

  • Bilingual Format: The complete Chinese text appears alongside the English translation, allowing readers to appreciate the original language's nuances. It is an invaluable resource for students of Chinese language and literature, as well as for anyone who enjoys comparing source and translation.

  • Premium Quality: This hardcover edition from the well-respected China Intercontinental Press (五洲传播出版社) and Zhonghua Book Company (中华书局) offers a durable and elegant reading experience, making it a perfect addition to any personal library or a thoughtful gift for literature enthusiasts

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