About this title: This concise introduction to Chinese poetry serves as a primer for English-speakers eager to expand their understanding and enjoyment of Chinese culture. James J. Y. Liu first examines the Chinese language as a medium of poetic expression and, contrary to the usual focus on the visual qualities of Chinese script, emphasizes the auditory effects of Chinese verse. He provides a succinct survey of Chinese poetry theory and concludes with his own view of poetry, based upon traditional Chinese concepts. "[This] books should be read by all those interested in Chinese poetry."--Achilles Fang, ...
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press, Chicago
Date Published: 1966
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. xii, 164 p. Phoenix books, P212.. The book was used as a college text book. No highlighting; some underlining, but all text is clear. read more
Binding: Hardcover.
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press, [
Date Published: 1962
Description: Backstrip slightly worn at extremities, previous owner's name stamped on front-endpaper; otherwise, very good condition (no dust jacket). read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780226486857ISBN:0226486850
Description: Very Good. Midway reprint. 164 p. A very good copy. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: No Publisher Stated
Date Published: 1963
Description: May have been printed in China (Chinese text stamp on rear end paper). Green cloth over boards with title in silver on spine. No DJ. 5 1/4 x 7 5/8. 166 pages. Prev. owner's name on ffep. Spine faded, a little fading to boards. Pages lightly yellowed. Very good. Binding tight and square. Pages clean. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Chicago
Date Published: 1962
Description: Good. Good hardcover, no dust jacket, little foxing to edges, slight discoloration to spine, 3rd impression, University of Chicago Press. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1962
Date Published: 1962
Description: Very Good in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Cloth. Very Good/Good. First Edition. 8vo. Mended tears to dj edges. A small chip missing from rear bottom dj edge. Text is bright and clean. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1970
ISBN-13:9780226486871ISBN:0226486877
Description: Good-Collectible. Privately Owned 1970 Soft cover, privately owned, no highlighting, no underlining, a few extra markings, no written notes and no folded pages. Drop shipping, no problem! Books are mailed quickly and discreetly in plain envelopes with clearly printed mailing and handling instructions. My book sellers group specializes in ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONS, FAST DELIVERIES AND LOW PRICES. Thanks for looking! Lot #A-1. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV OF CHICAGO PR
Date Published: 1966
ISBN-13:9780226486871ISBN:0226486877
Description: New. This concise introduction to Chinese poetry serves as a primer for English-speakers eager to expand their understanding and enjoyment of Chinese culture. James J. Y. Liu first examines the Chinese language as a medium of poetic expression and, contra... read more
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