Contemporary Chinese Poetry (1947, first edition)
A selection from nine modern Chinese poets
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First edition, first printing. Hardback in dustwrapper. 19 × 12.5cm, 168pp
An anthology of Chinese poetry, covering the years from Harold Acton's Modern Chinese Poetry (1936) to the date of publication. An extensive introduction by the editor is followed by the work of Hsu Chih-Mo (trans. Yuan K'o-chia), Wen Yi-Tuo (trans. Ho Yung), Ho Chih-Fang (trans. Chiang Saho-yi), Feng Chih (trans. Chu K'an), Pien Chih-Lin (trans. by the poet), Yu Min-Chuan (trans Yu Min-chuan), Tseng K'o-Chia (trans Chang Tao), Ai Ching (trans Ho Ching-yuan), and Tien Ching (trans. Chu Chun-I).
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The book is in good solid readable condition, with some age-related toning. The dustwrapper has tape marks along the top and bottom edges but remains good. It has not been price-clipped and is now within a protective sleeve.
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£40.00
