The Poetry of Li Shang-yin: Ninth-Century Baroque Chinese Poet by James J. Y. Liu - 1969-01-01

The University of Chicago Press, 1969. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The dust jacket is missing. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

The University of Chicago Press. Collectible - Very Good. First edition copy. Collectible - Very Good. (poetry)

A very good copy of this hardcover book, lacking the dust jacket. The rear lower corner is slightly bumped and there is some slight shelf wear. No marks or significant signs of wear.Liu, James J.Y. The Poetry of Li Shang-yin: ninth-century Baroque Chinese poet. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1969, first edition, 284 pp., references, bibliography, glossary-index.The majority of this book consists of translations of Li Shang-yin's poetry with notes and commentaries. Mr. Liu opens the book with Li's historical background, gives a biographical sketch, and discusses difficulties in translation. Finally Liu expands on the poetry with theories on Chinese poetry, specifically Li's language and his meaning to a Western reader.