• Selected Poems of Tang Dynasty (English-Chinese Edition): 150 Classic Poems in a Translation That Reads as Poetry
  • Selected Poems of Tang Dynasty (English-Chinese Edition): 150 Classic Poems in a Translation That Reads as Poetry
  • Selected Poems of Tang Dynasty (English-Chinese Edition): 150 Classic Poems in a Translation That Reads as Poetry
  • Selected Poems of Tang Dynasty (English-Chinese Edition): 150 Classic Poems in a Translation That Reads as Poetry
  • Selected Poems of Tang Dynasty (English-Chinese Edition): 150 Classic Poems in a Translation That Reads as Poetry
  • Selected Poems of Tang Dynasty (English-Chinese Edition): 150 Classic Poems in a Translation That Reads as Poetry
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Selected Poems of Tang Dynasty (English-Chinese Edition): 150 Classic Poems in a Translation That Reads as Poetry

Selected Poems of Tang Dynasty (English-Chinese Edition): 150 Classic Poems in a Translation That Reads as Poetry

From Wang Bo’s “Seeing Minister Du Off to Shu” and Luo Binwang‘s “Goose” to Chen Zi’ang‘s “Upon the Youzhou Tower” — 150 Poems by 50+ Poets, Rendered into English Verse with Rhyme, Rhythm and Cultural Nuance
This is not an academic translation with a footnote under every line, and it is not a Chinese-only anthology. It is a bilingual collection of 150 Tang poems—by more than 50 poets—where the English is meant to be read as poetry in its own right. The translator, Liu Yan, worked to free the poems from the shape of Chinese syntax, so that what you read in English has its own rhythm, its own rhyme where possible, and its own emotional weight. You get Wang Bo, Luo Binwang, Chen Zi’ang, and many others, in Chinese and English side by side. If you want to meet Tang poetry in English that sounds like English poetry—rather than read a literal crib or a scholarly edition weighed down with annotations—this is it.
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Who is this book for?

  • English-speaking readers curious about Chinese culture and classical poetry

  • Chinese language learners who want to improve through poetry reading

  • Readers interested in literary translation and cross-cultural exchange

  • Parents looking for bilingual reading materials to introduce Chinese culture to their children

Why choose this book?

Tang poetry is one of the brightest gems of Chinese culture. Li Bai, Du Fu, Wang Wei, Bai Juyi — these names represent profound reflections on life, nature, parting, and aspiration, written over 1,300 years ago in the most refined language. But the language barrier often keeps international readers at a distance.

This book is designed to bridge that gap.

Translator Liu Yan holds a PhD from Beijing Normal University and has spent years practicing and researching Tang poetry translation. With a philosophy of "creative translation," he stays faithful to the original imagery while crafting English verses that carry their own poetic rhythm and beauty. The book includes 150 poems by over 50 poets, covering the most representative themes of Tang poetry: landscape and pastoral life, frontier campaigns, farewell and longing, and reflections on history.

What makes this book special?

Unlike other Tang poetry translations, this book systematically explores poetic form, rhyme schemes, and cross-cultural adaptation during the translation process — aiming to let English readers feel the rhythm of the poetry, not just grasp its literal meaning. The bilingual layout allows you to compare the original and translation side by side, making it accessible regardless of your Chinese proficiency.

At 198 pages, it's compact and portable — perfect for daily reading. Every time you open it, you'll find a beautiful poem and a moment of connection.

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