Cave of the Immortals: The Poetry and Prose of Bamboo Painter Wen Tong (1019-1079)

by Jonathan Chaves

In the history of Chinese art, Wen Tong (1019 -1079) is considered the supreme master of bamboo painting. This widely shared assessment has perhaps overshadowed his equally brilliant poetry, which has remained virtually unknown. This book is the first in any Western language to present translations of selected poetry and prose by Wen, writings that bring to light aspects of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism rarely addressed by Chinese poets, as...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1891640909
• ISBN13: 9781891640902
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Floating World Editions
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"