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Chinese Poetry in English Verse (古今詩選)

Herbert Allen Giles

Chinese Poetry in English Verse (古今詩選)

Chinese Poetry in English Verse (古今詩選)

Herbert Allen Giles

Chinese Poetry in English Verse, translated by Herbert Allen Giles in 1901, is a collection that presents selected Chinese poems in English verse. Giles aims to convey the essence of Chinese poetry while acknowledging the challenges of translation. The work highlights the beauty and depth of Chinese poetic traditions, making them accessible to a Western audience. This collection is notable for its attempt to bridge cultural divides through poetry.

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