Cathay by Ezra Pound and Bai Li

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Author Pound, Ezra, 1885-1972
Author Li, Bai, 701-762
Title Cathay
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathay_(poetry_collection)
Note Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Cathay" by Ezra Pound and Bai Li is a collection of poetic translations written during the early 20th century. Predominantly based on classical Chinese poetry, the work draws from the translations of Rihaku (Li Bai), along with notes from the late Ernest Fenollosa, and insights from Professors Mori and Ariga. The likely topic of the book revolves around themes of love, longing, nature, and the passage of time, encapsulated through the lens of East Asian culture. The collection presents a variety of poems that explore emotional experiences tied to separation, nostalgia, and the beauty of nature. Each poem presents a unique perspective, such as the deep sorrow of a river merchant's wife waiting for her husband, reflections on the impermanence of glory, and poignant laments from a frontier guard. Through rich imagery and emotive language, Pound not only faithfully translates the original texts but also infuses them with his own modernist sensibilities. The work serves as both a bridge to ancient Chinese poetry and a testament to the enduring human experiences that transcend time and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Poetry
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EBook-No. 50155
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Most Recently Updated Apr 2, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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