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Fifty-Five T'ang Poems

by Hugh M. Stimson

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Publisher Comments:

Four masters of the shi form of Chinese poetry, who are generally considered to be giants in the entire history of Chinese literature, are represented in this book: three from the eighth century, and one from the ninth. A few works by other well-known poets are also included. The author provides a general background sketch, instruction to the student, a description of the phonological system and the spelling used, as well as an outline of the grammar of T'ang shi, insofar as it is known.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780887100260
Subtitle:
A Text in the Reading and Understanding of T'Ang Poetry
Author:
Stimson, Hugh M.
Publisher:
Yale University Press
Subject:
Anthologies (multiple authors)
Subject:
Chinese language
Subject:
Chinese poetry
Series:
Far Eastern Publications
Publication Date:
March 1976
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
9.00x6.00x.58 in. .84 lbs.
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