• Selected Ming & Qing Poems and Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classics
  • Selected Ming & Qing Poems and Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classics
  • Selected Ming & Qing Poems and Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classics
  • Selected Ming & Qing Poems and Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classics
  • Selected Ming & Qing Poems and Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classics
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Selected Ming & Qing Poems and Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classics

Selected Ming & Qing Poems and Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classics

80 Ming & Qing Poems with English Translations by Xu Yuanchong, Paired with Paintings of the Same Era That Echo Each Poem — A Bilingual Art Collection, Not an Academic Commentary
This bilingual collection brings together 80 poems from the Ming and Qing dynasties—a period of over 500 years in which traditional poetry maintained strong vitality alongside the rise of novels and opera—with Xu Yuanchong‘s English translations, paired with paintings of the same era that echo the mood of each piece. You read the Chinese original, follow the English verse, and see how a Ming or Qing painting opens the same artistic world from another direction. Xu Yuanchong, the first Asian translator to win the Aurora Borealis Prize, renders the poems into English, aiming to carry both meaning and aesthetic resonance. If you want a readable, image-rich bilingual collection to read, compare, and keep—not a scholarly commentary or literary history—this is it.
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Discover the Beauty of Chinese Poetry and Art

This exquisite book, part of the prestigious "Beauty of China" series, offers a curated journey through one of the most vibrant periods of Chinese culture. Spanning over 500 years, the Ming and Qing dynasties were a time when poetry, literature, and the visual arts flourished.

Inside this book:

  • 80 Classic Poems: A carefully selected collection of poems that represent the emotional depth and literary brilliance of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

  • Masterful Translations: Each poem is presented in a faithful and elegant English translation by the celebrated translator Xu Yuanchong, renowned for his ability to convey the musicality and essence of Chinese verse in a foreign language.

  • Complementary Art: The verses are paired with beautiful paintings and artwork from the same era, creating a dialogue between the written word and visual art that embodies the ideal of "painting in poetry, and poetry in painting".

A Cultural Treasure

This bilingual edition (Chinese-English) is not just a book of poetry; it is a gateway to understanding the aesthetics and cultural depth of traditional China. Presented in a high-quality hardcover format, it is perfect for language learners, art enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to explore the rich heritage of Chinese civilization.

This book is a project supported by the National Program for the Development of Traditional Chinese Culture, aiming to share the beauty of Chinese culture with the world

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