Chinese Lyrics, translated by Ch’u Ta-Kao, 1937…

Posted: April 9th, 2020 | No Comments »

Originally published in 1937, this book contains a selection of Chinese lyric poetry translated into English by Ch’u Ta-Kao (anyone know anything more about this poet and quite prolific translator?).

The selections are largely taken from the medieval period. A preface by the renowned British anthologist, writer and literary critic Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863-1944) is also included

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