Li Bai might just be the most celebrated poet in the entire history of Chinese literary tradition, which is why I have chosen to compile 100+ poems that showcase the excellence of his writing. Even though Li Bai has been accredited with thousands of widely acclaimed works, some are easier to be found than others. In this book I present some of his most famous works, but it’s also a collection of works that I find most interesting personally. Themes that are depicted in these poems range fr...

"The Poet Li Po" is a captivating collection that brings to life the works of the renowned Tang dynasty poet Li Po, also known as Li Bai. His poetry is celebrated for its vivid imagery, emotional depth, and exploration of themes such as nature, friendship, and the joys of wine. Arthur Waley's translation captures the essence of Li Po's lyrical genius, making it accessible to modern readers. The collection showcases the beauty of classical Chinese poetry and invites readers to immerse thems...

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The Poet Li Po, A.D. 701-762 presents a compact yet resonant encounter with one of Tang China's most celebrated poetic imaginations, mediated through Arthur Waley's lucid modern translations. The collection gathers lyrics of wine, exile, friendship, moonlight, political disappointment, and ecstatic wandering, revealing a voice at once courtly and untamed. Its range moves from epigrammatic delicacy to visionary expansiveness, situating Li Po within the golden age of Chinese poetry while mak...

Cathay gathers poems associated with the Chinese classical tradition into a modernist English idiom of extraordinary compression, clarity, and emotional resonance. Its landscapes of war, exile, courtly ceremony, friendship, and seasonal change move between lyric image, dramatic monologue, elegy, and song. Pieces such as the haunted soldier's lament and the spare river journeys reveal how translation can become an act of literary re-creation, placing ancient Chinese poetics in decisive conv...

The Poet Li Po, A.D. 701-762, is an evocative anthology that captures the multifaceted essence of one of China's most celebrated poets, Li Bai. Encompassing a range of literary styles, from the lyrical to the prose-like reflections, this collection conveys the depth and diversity of Li Bai's oeuvre. Within these pages, readers encounter the profound philosophical musings, vivid natural imagery, and ethereal insights that defined his life's work, providing a comprehensive view of the Tang D...

Cathay is a compelling anthology that bridges the chasm between the East and the West through an evocative fusion of literary styles and themes. This collection resonates with the voice of modernism, deeply influenced by both ancient Chinese poetry and Western poetic forms. By juxtaposing hauntingly vivid translations with Pound's transformative adaptations, the anthology captures the timelessness of sentiment and experience that speaks across centuries. It stands as a testament to literar...

Cathay stands as a poignant anthology that transcends borders and epochs, melding Eastern and Western literary traditions. The collection is a tapestry woven from translations and adaptations of classical Chinese poems into English, skillfully curated to maintain lyrical integrity while broadening accessibility. The volume's overarching themes explore the human experience'—loss, love, and the passage of time'—resonating across cultures and eras. The richness of the anthology is amplified b...

In "Lustra of Ezra Pound," readers embark on an exploration of modernist poetry that bridges cultural and temporal divides. This anthology brings together a myriad of styles, from vivid imagist verses to contemplative reflections on society and nature. Encapsulating the experimental spirit of the early 20th century, the works present a tapestry of interpretations of beauty, time, and human essence. Among the array of poignant pieces, the persistent exploration of truth and perception stand...

IntroductionSince the Middle Ages the Chinese have been almost unanimous in regarding Li Po as their greatest poet, and the few who have given the first place to his contemporary Tu Fu have usually accorded the second to Li.One is reluctant to disregard the verdict of a people upon its own poets. We are sometimes told by Frenchmen or Russians that Oscar Wilde is greater than Shakespeare. We are tempted to reply that no foreigner can be qualified to decide such a point....

Li Po (A.D., 701-762) lived in T’ang Dynasty China, but his influence has spanned the centuries: the pure lyricism of his poems has awed readers in China and Japan for over a millennium, and through Ezra Pound’s translations, Li Po became central to the modernist revolution in the West. His work is suffused with Taoism and Ch’an (Zen) Buddhism, but these seem not so much spiritual influences as the inborn form of his life.There is a set-phrase in Chinese referring ...

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