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  • Selected Lyrics and Paintings of the Song Dynasty (Chinese-English Bilingual Edition) – Translated by Xu Yuanchong
  • Selected Lyrics and Paintings of the Song Dynasty (Chinese-English Bilingual Edition) – Translated by Xu Yuanchong
  • Selected Lyrics and Paintings of the Song Dynasty (Chinese-English Bilingual Edition) – Translated by Xu Yuanchong
  • Selected Lyrics and Paintings of the Song Dynasty (Chinese-English Bilingual Edition) – Translated by Xu Yuanchong
  • Selected Lyrics and Paintings of the Song Dynasty (Chinese-English Bilingual Edition) – Translated by Xu Yuanchong

Selected Lyrics and Paintings of the Song Dynasty (Chinese-English Bilingual Edition) – Translated by Xu Yuanchong

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A Bilingual Journey Through China‘s Golden Age of Poetry and Art
Experience the pinnacle of Chinese classical culture. This bilingual edition presents 100 masterpieces of Song Dynasty Ci poetry, beautifully translated by the renowned Xu Yuanchong, alongside exquisite paintings from the same era. A perfect fusion of poetic sentiment and visual art.
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    Discover the elegance of China’s Song Dynasty (960–1279) with Selected Lyrics and Paintings of the Song Dynasty. This exquisite bilingual book is part of the “Sharing the Beauty of China” series, a project supported by the National Program for the Inheritance and Development of Excellent Traditional Chinese Culture.

    The Song Dynasty was a golden age for both poetry and painting. This collection seamlessly unites these two art forms, allowing you to explore the depth of Chinese aesthetics. Inside, you will find:

    100 Masterful Ci Poems: A curated selection of the finest Song lyrics, representing both the bold and unconstrained school (e.g., Su Shi, Xin Qiji) and the graceful and restrained school (e.g., Liu Yong, Li Qingzhao).

    Authoritative English Translations: All poems are translated by the celebrated Professor Xu Yuanchong, a world‑renowned translator and the first Asian winner of the “Aurora Borealis” Prize for Outstanding Translation of Fiction Literature. His translations are renowned for preserving the beauty of the original in form, sound, and sense.

    Complementary Song Paintings: Each poem is paired with a corresponding painting from the Song Dynasty, creating a rich, immersive experience that harmonizes literary sentiment with visual splendor.

    This book is an ideal collectible for anyone interested in Chinese culture, classical poetry, art history, or bilingual literature. It is a gateway to sharing the beauty of China with the world.

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