The Poetry of Li Shang-yin
by James J.Y. Liu
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
A very good copy of this hardcover book, lacking the dust jacket. The rear lower corner is slightly bumped and there is some slight shelf wear. No marks or significant signs of wear.
Liu, James J.Y. The Poetry of Li Shang-yin: ninth-century Baroque Chinese poet. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1969, first edition, 284 pp., references, bibliography, glossary-index.
The majority of this book consists of translations of Li Shang-yin's poetry with notes and commentaries. Mr. Liu opens the book with Li's historical background, gives a biographical sketch, and discusses difficulties in translation. Finally Liu expands on the poetry with theories on Chinese poetry, specifically Li's language and his meaning to a Western reader.
Liu, James J.Y. The Poetry of Li Shang-yin: ninth-century Baroque Chinese poet. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1969, first edition, 284 pp., references, bibliography, glossary-index.
The majority of this book consists of translations of Li Shang-yin's poetry with notes and commentaries. Mr. Liu opens the book with Li's historical background, gives a biographical sketch, and discusses difficulties in translation. Finally Liu expands on the poetry with theories on Chinese poetry, specifically Li's language and his meaning to a Western reader.
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- Bookseller
- Backstory Books & Yarn, CBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10072
- Title
- The Poetry of Li Shang-yin
- Author
- James J.Y. Liu
- Format/Binding
- Bound in yellow cloth with red foil image on cover and black cloth spine
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1969
- Pages
- 284
- Size
- 15 X 23.5 cm
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry;
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