A scholar's path :: an anthology of classical Chinese poems and prose of Chen Qing Shan : a pioneer writer of Malayan-Singapore literature = [Qing shan gu dao] /
A scholar's path : an anthology of classical Chinese poems and prose of Chen Qing Shan : a pioneer writer of Malayan-Singapore literature = 晴山古道 /

This original English translation from Chinese texts comprises 60 poems (85 verses) and three prose compositions by Chen Qing Shan, a pioneer writer of Malayan-Singapore Chinese literature. It opens a window to the heart and mind of a Chinese scholar who lived from the late Qing through the 1950s, w...

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Main Author: Chen, Qingshan, 1894-1960
Other Authors: Chen, Peter S. J., Tan, Michael
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Chinese
Published: Singapore ; Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, ©2010.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:This original English translation from Chinese texts comprises 60 poems (85 verses) and three prose compositions by Chen Qing Shan, a pioneer writer of Malayan-Singapore Chinese literature. It opens a window to the heart and mind of a Chinese scholar who lived from the late Qing through the 1950s, whose poems reflect on his life: personal tragedies, struggles, disappointments, as well as the joy in his family, friends, and poetry. The translators have included English explanations for many interesting expressions and allusions used in Chinese classical poetry, enabling an English language reader to enjoy the rich and colorful heritage of Chinese culture and language.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxxv, 599 pages) : illustrations
ISBN:9789814317498
9814317497

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