Shambhala Anthology of Chinese Poetry

In traditional Chinese culture, poetic artistry held a place that was unrivaled by any other single talent, and was a source of prestige and even of political power. In this rich collection, J. P. Seaton introduces the reader to the main styles of Chinese poetry and the major poets, from the classic Shih Ching to the twentieth century. Seaton has a poet's ear, and his translations here are fresh and vivid.Cryer, James is the author of 'Shambhala Anthology of Chinese Poetry', published 2006 under ISBN 9781570628627 and ISBN 1570628629.