• Selected Yuan Songs & Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classic Qu
  • Selected Yuan Songs & Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classic Qu
  • Selected Yuan Songs & Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classic Qu
  • Selected Yuan Songs & Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classic Qu
  • Selected Yuan Songs & Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classic Qu
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Selected Yuan Songs & Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classic Qu

Selected Yuan Songs & Paintings (Chinese-English Edition): Xu Yuanchong’s Translation of 80 Classic Qu

80 Yuan Songs with English Translations by Xu Yuanchong, Paired with Yuan Dynasty Paintings That Echo Each Poem — A Bilingual Art Collection, Not an Academic Commentary
This bilingual collection brings together 80 Yuan songs—a verse form that stands alongside Tang poetry, Song lyrics, and Ming-Qing fiction—with Xu Yuanchong‘s English translations, paired with Yuan dynasty paintings that echo the mood of each piece. The result is a book built on the idea of “painting in poetry, and poetry in painting”: you read the Chinese original, follow the English verse, and see how a Yuan painting opens the same artistic world from another direction. Xu Yuanchong, the first Asian translator to win the Aurora Borealis Prize, renders the songs into English rhyme. If you want a readable, image-rich bilingual collection to read, compare, and keep—not a scholarly commentary—this is it.
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Discover the Dual Beauty of Poetry and Painting

Step into the vibrant cultural landscape of China's Yuan Dynasty with Yuan Qu and Yuan Painting. This beautifully curated collection offers a unique and immersive experience, bringing together three pillars of Chinese heritage: classical verse, masterful translation, and exquisite artistry.

A Masterful Translation
At the heart of this book lies the translation work of Xu Yuanchong, a legendary figure in bridging Chinese and Western literature. His masterful English renditions allow non-native speakers to truly appreciate the rhythm, emotion, and poetic spirit of the original text.

A Visual Feast
Complementing the poetry is a curated selection of paintings from the same Yuan Dynasty period. These visuals are not mere illustrations but are carefully chosen to resonate with the atmosphere and themes of the poems, enriching your understanding and appreciation of each piece.

What's Inside:

  • 80 Classic Yuan Qu: A curated collection of the most representative poems from this golden age of Chinese drama and poetry.

  • Facing-Page Translation: Full Chinese text side-by-side with the English translation for easy cross-reference.

  • Yuan Dynasty Art: High-quality reproductions of period paintings that create a powerful dialogue between word and image.

This book is the perfect addition to the library of anyone interested in Chinese literature, art history, or those seeking a beautiful bilingual reading experience supported by a project for the promotion of outstanding traditional Chinese culture

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