The Rose of Time: New & Selected Poems

by Bei Dao

Book Overview

in the mirror there is always this moment
this moment leads to the door of rebirth
the door opens to the sea
the rose of time
--Bei Dao

The Rose of Time: New & Selected Poems presents a glowing selection of poetry by contemporary China's most celebrated poet, Bei Dao. From his earliest work, Bei Dao developed a wholly original poetic language composed of mysterious and arresting images tuned to a distinctive musical key. This...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811218481
• ISBN13: 9780811218481
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"