The Art of Chinese Poetry

This book is a comprehensive survey of Chinese poetry, exploring its language, versification, and critical approaches. It discusses the visual, semantic, auditory, grammatical, and conceptual aspects of the Chinese language as a poetic medium and offers interpretations of traditional Chinese criticisms. The author proposes a synthesis between traditional Chinese and Western methods of poetry analysis and applies critical standards to evaluate the imagery, symbolism, allusions, and other features of Chinese poetry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This remarkable book, originally published in 1962, stands as a majestic exploration of the entire framework of Chinese poetry. Serving as both a critical introduction to the field and an insightful exposition of Chinese perspectives on the essence of poetry, it delves into the multifaceted nature of the Chinese language as a poetic medium. From various angles, including visual, semantic, auditory, grammatical, and conceptual, the author examines the poetic potential inherent in the Chinese language. Additionally, the book provides detailed accounts of the foundations of Chinese versification and the major verse forms, offering insightful interpretations of various schools of traditional Chinese criticisms of poetry.

The author's vision is to foster a harmonious synthesis among these diverse schools of thought, ultimately developing a comprehensive view of poetry that can serve as a basis for critical standards. By applying these standards, the author endeavors to bridge the gap between the predominantly traditional Chinese perspective on poetry and the modern Western method of verbal analysis. A rigorous and critical analysis of imagery, symbolism, allusions, and other distinctive features of Chinese poetry is undertaken, shedding light on their profound significance and artistic expression.

This comprehensive and profound work remains a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Chinese poetry, offering a deep understanding of the rich tapestry of this ancient art form. Its enduring relevance and significance continue to inspire and enrich our appreciation of the beauty and complexity of Chinese poetry.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032260792