The Songs of the South
An Anthology of Ancient Chinese Poems by Qu Yuan and Other Poets
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · January 31, 2012
Masterworks of early Chinese poetry Dating from the second century AD, this anthology is the second- oldest collection of Chinese poems in existence.
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- Chinese Poetry, Ancient & Classical Poetry, Poetry Anthologies
- Published
- Penguin Publishing Group, January 31, 2012
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Masterworks of early Chinese poetry Dating from the second century AD, this anthology is the second- oldest collection of Chinese poems in existence. The poems, originating from the state of Chu and rooted in Shamanism, are grouped under seventeen titles and contain all that we know of Chinese poetry's ancient beginnings. The earliest poems were composed in the fourth century BC, and almost half of them are traditionally ascribed to Qu Yuan.
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In his introduction to this edition, David Hawkes provides a fascinating discussion of the history of these poems and their context, styles, and themes. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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- ancient Chinese poetry in anthology form
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- poetry and literary tradition
- a serious, culturally literate reading experience
Where it sits
| Chinese Poetry | 87% |
|---|---|
| Ancient & Classical Poetry | 71% |
| Poetry Anthologies | 42% |
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Publisher categories
- Poetry Anthologies
- Ancient & Classical Poetry
- Chinese Poetry
- Authors
- Qu Yuan, Various, David Hawkes
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- January 31, 2012
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Poetry Anthologies