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Lifetime: 1889 - 1965 Passed: ≈ 60 years ago

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Helen Waddell

Books by Helen Waddell

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Lyrics from the Chinese

Poetry History Philosophy Non-Fiction Reference work
Love Beauty Death Nature Life Wisdom Translation Classic Literature Verse Poetry Collection Philosophy Lyrics Confucianism Ancient China Taoism Emotions Chinese Poetry

This book presents a selection of thirty-six short Chinese poems from the 12th to the 7th Century B.C., translated into English by the Irish poet Helen Waddell. It offers a glimpse into the thoughts and emotions of ancient Chinese poets, covering the...