The Songs of the South (An Anthology of Ancient Chinese Poems by Qu Yuan and Other Poets)

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. In his introduction to this edition, David Hawkes provides a fascinating discussion of the history of these poems and their context, styles, and themes.

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This book title, The Songs of the South (An Anthology of Ancient Chinese Poems by Qu Yuan and Other Poets), ISBN: 9780140443752, by Qu Yuan, Various, David Hawkes, David Hawkes, David Hawkes, published by Penguin Publishing Group (January 31, 2012) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

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