The Book of Songs |
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Arthur Waley
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Pages: 400 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0802134777
Pub: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
Pub date: 2000-08-25
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 150923
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An excellent translation of an important Chinese work (5/5 people found this helpful)
Waley's translation of the Shi Jing is finally presented here in the order of the original text. It reads wonderfully, both as a artistic work in itself and as a academic aid. Joseph Allen's commentary, added notes and translations are very valuable additions, which are well-research and succinctly written. Also, the foreword by Stephen Owen is an excellent overview to the place of this work in the Chinese classics. I can recommend this book not only to the general public, but also to the student of the ShiJing (of which I am one!)
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