Selected Lyrics of Tang and Five Dynasties (Chinese-English Bilingual Edition) – Translated by Xu Yuanchong | Classical Chinese Poetry Collection
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Dive into the Soul of Classical China
Selected Lyrics of Tang and Five Dynasties is a exquisite bilingual edition that bridges cultures through the timeless art of Chinese poetry. This volume is part of the celebrated "Classical Chinese Poetry and Prose" series, presenting readers with the lyrical masterpieces from the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and the subsequent Five Dynasties period—an era widely considered the golden age of Chinese verse-2-5-9.
Why This Book is a Treasure:
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World-Renowned Translator: The translator, Xu Yuanchong, is a titan in the field of literary translation. He was honored with the "Polaris" Outstanding Literary Translation Award by the International Federation of Translators (FIT) in 2014—the first time this prestigious award was given to an Asian translator. He also received China's "Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation" in 2010-2-5-11.
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True Bilingual Experience: The book features a true Chinese-English parallel text format. The original Chinese poems are beautifully presented alongside Xu's celebrated English translations, which are renowned for their rhythmic beauty and faithful rendering of the original's spirit-9-10.
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Rich & Diverse Content: This collection gathers works from various masters of the era, including the legendary poet Li Bai, as well as folk songs discovered in the Dunhuang caves. These lyrics explore themes of love, nature, and the human experience, offering a window into the emotions and aesthetics of ancient China-2-5.
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Award-Winning Series: The book is part of a series that won a nomination award at the 5th China Excellent Publication Award in 2015, ensuring high quality and cultural significance



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