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The Life and Times of Po Chu-i by Po Chu-I; translated by Arthur Waley - 1949

by Po Chu-I; translated by Arthur Waley

The Life and Times of Po Chu-i by Po Chu-I; translated by Arthur Waley - 1949

The Life and Times of Po Chu-i

by Po Chu-I; translated by Arthur Waley

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George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London, 1949. 1st edition. hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. "This book gives the biographical background to the many poems of Po Ch-I (AD 772-846) and traces the connection between his literary career and the disturbed political life of the time. The volume also provides new translations in whole or in part of about a hundred poems by Po Ch-i." [Pub. Info] First full length biography of Po Chui; Illustrated by translations of many poems, including 100 new ones. Poet's family traced in genealogy chart. Fold-out map of China in 9th century. Detailed index; 237 pages. Purchased by owner at Blackwell's in Oxford. Premier study with like translations. 1ST EDITION.
  • Bookseller civilizingbooks US (US)
  • Format/Binding Hardcover
  • Book Condition Used - Fine
  • Jacket Condition Near Fine
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Edition 1st edition
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London
  • Date Published 1949
  • Keywords Chinese, 772-846, Bai Juyi, poet, government official, easily understood, every day life, social and political criticism, Middle Tang Dynasty, regulated verse