A Year in the Sun

by George Vecsey

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812916786
• ISBN13: 9780812916782
• Release Date: March 1989
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.