Selected Poems of Qu Yuan - English Translation

Author: Sun Dayu Translated
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Publish Date: 1996-09-01
Features: Qu Yuan (c. 339 BC – c. 278 BC). A poet and statesman of the Chu State during the Warring States period, the founder and leading author of the "Chu Ci." According to the collation by Liu Xiang and Liu Xin, father and son, and the annotations by Wang Yi, there are 25 works of Qu Yuan. The history of Chinese poetry with written records spans over 3,000 years. There are tens of thousands of poets recorded in Chinese history. Qu Yuan is among the pioneers who wrote immortal masterpieces. Due to the passage of time and the changes and development of the Chinese language, modern Chinese readers often find it challenging to read and appreciate Qu Yuan's works. However, with the help of annotations, modern language translations, and explanations and introductions by many scholars, Chinese readers who are dedicated to studying can still overcome these difficulties.