The Selected Poems of Po Chu-I
by Po Chu-I
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The Selected Poems of Po Chu-I, Po Chu-I. Published by New Directions Publishing Corporation, 1999. First separate edition. Illustrated stiff wraps. 8vo up to 9½" tall., 201pp. In fine, unmarked condition.
The quintessential Chinese poet, translated by David Hinton, recipient of the Harold Morton Landon Translation Award.
Generally acclaimed as one of China's greatest poets, Po Chü-I (772-846 C.E.) practiced a poetry of everyday human concerns and clear plain-spoken language. In spite of his preeminent stature, this is the first edition of his poetry to appear in the West.
The quintessential Chinese poet, translated by David Hinton, recipient of the Harold Morton Landon Translation Award.
Generally acclaimed as one of China's greatest poets, Po Chü-I (772-846 C.E.) practiced a poetry of everyday human concerns and clear plain-spoken language. In spite of his preeminent stature, this is the first edition of his poetry to appear in the West.
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- Back Lane Books (Member of IOBA) (CA)
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- Title
- The Selected Poems of Po Chu-I
- Author
- Po Chu-I
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0811214125
- ISBN 13
- 9780811214124
- Publisher
- New Directions
- Place of Publication
- New York
- This edition first published
- 1999-06
- Bookseller catalogs
- POETRY AND DRAMA;
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