{"product_id":"selected-poems-of-tang-dynasty-english-chinese-edition-150-classic-poems-in-a-translation-that-reads-as-poetry","title":"Selected Poems of Tang Dynasty (English-Chinese Edition): 150 Classic Poems in a Translation That Reads as Poetry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/9782aaa6300917fed798c25e7d34b50ae046e9305c47d5528f63d8ff50e658b1.jpg?v=1793436589\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWho is this book for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEnglish-speaking readers curious about Chinese culture and classical poetry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eChinese language learners who want to improve through poetry reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eReaders interested in literary translation and cross-cultural exchange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eParents looking for bilingual reading materials to introduce Chinese culture to their children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhy choose this book?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTang 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis book is designed to bridge that gap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTranslator 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat makes this book special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAt 198 pages, it's compact and portable — perfect for daily reading. 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