{"product_id":"selected-song-lyrics-paintings-chinese-english-edition-xu-yuanchong-s-translation-of-100-classic-ci","title":"Selected Song Lyrics \u0026 Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 100 Classic Ci","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/14f36e02183da7c56a2b9bd5834a6771605cb2c9fa1079c41c95d079cd55986c.jpg?v=1793430848\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the elegance of China’s Song Dynasty (960–1279) with \u003cem\u003eSelected Lyrics and Paintings of the Song Dynasty\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Masterful Ci Poems\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthoritative English Translations\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary Song Paintings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each poem is paired with a corresponding painting from the Song Dynasty, creating a rich, immersive experience that harmonizes literary sentiment with visual splendor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/4b2716ae155218216f44bd0270ab31b85ff69ce0f9ef019194965eeecec242a5.jpg?v=1793430852\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/12b89e7da850536ea94d2c9c12ecff4183187e9ebf963bb87b848f689ddfeb1a.jpg?v=1793430856\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/5da5c2ddfe7b3b1fc618a77d592d76eac087a8b3f41c8f1ef20dee245c2cafdf.jpg?v=1793430859\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/3ee072c44d63255a1a736dde58d4fc9c36221836702a78530426e64aa92f7071.jpg?v=1793430864\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"orientalbookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61462507553102,"sku":"978-7-5085-4184-6-1234415-0-0-0-0-0-0","price":25.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/70733ab9df141c9502466f46a3967abc258f385ca5045c9178f6ff8ab0c7e42c.jpg?v=1793418342","url":"https:\/\/orientalbookworm.com\/products\/selected-song-lyrics-paintings-chinese-english-edition-xu-yuanchong-s-translation-of-100-classic-ci","provider":"orientalbookworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}