Record of Chinese Poetry Translated into English

Author: Lü Shuxiang
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book was compiled in the 1940s, widely selecting English translations of Chinese classical poetry by foreign scholars for readers to study and compare. What is particularly valuable is Lü Shuxiang's Preface in this book, where he offers many insightful discussions on Chinese poetry translation into English, such as the pros and cons of translating poetry in its original form and the limits of adaptation, all illustrated with examples, providing valuable references for translators of poetry.