Fir-Flower Tablets: Poems Translated from the Chinese is a collection of Chinese poetry translated by Various. This captivating book offers readers a glimpse into the rich literary tradition of Chinese poetry, showcasing various themes such as nature, love, and spirituality. The translated poems maintain the beauty and essence of the original Chinese texts, allowing readers to appreciate the intricate wordplay and imagery present in each piece. The literary style is elegant and evocative, drawing readers into the timeless world of Chinese poetry. This collection provides a valuable glimpse into the cultural and historical context of Chinese literature, making it a must-read for poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike. Various, the author of Fir-Flower Tablets, is a renowned translator with a deep passion for Chinese literature. His expertise in translating these poems highlights his dedication to preserving and sharing the beauty of Chinese poetry with a global audience. Various's meticulous attention to detail and poetic sensibility shine through in this collection, making it a true masterpiece of translation. I highly recommend Fir-Flower Tablets: Poems Translated from the Chinese to anyone interested in exploring the beauty of Chinese poetry. This book is a treasure trove of poetic gems that will enchant and inspire readers with its timeless beauty and profound insights.

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Excerpt from Fir-Flower Tablets: Poems Translated From the Chinese Let me state at the outset that I know no Chinese. My duty in Mrs. Ayscough's and my joint collaboration has been to turn her literal translations into poems as near to the spirit of the originals as it was in my power to do. It has been a long and arduous task, but one which has amply repaid every hour spent upon it. To be suddenly introduced to a new and magnificent literature, not through the medium of the usual more or less accurate translation, but directly, as one might burrow it out for one's self with the aid of a dictionary, is an exciting and inspiring thing. The method we adopted made this possible, as I shall attempt to show. The study of Chinese is so difficult that it is a life-work in itself, so is the study of poetry. A sinologue has no time to learn how to write poetry; a poet has no time to learn how to read Chinese. Since neither of us pretended to any knowledge of the others craft, our association has been a continually augmenting pleasure. I was lucky indeed to approach Chinese poetry through such a medium. The translations I had previously read had given me nothing. Mrs. Ayscough has been to me the pathway to a new world. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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