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Record Nr.

UNINA9910780712003321

Autore

Chen Qingshan <1894-1960.>

Titolo

A scholar's path [[electronic resource] ] : an anthology of classical Chinese poems and prose of Chen Qing Shan, a pioneer writer of Malayan-Singapore literature = [Qing shan gu dao] / / English translation and appreciation by Peter Chen & Michael Tan ; reviewed by Chiu Ming Chan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore ; ; Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, c2010

ISBN

1-283-14485-9

9786613144850

981-4317-49-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (636 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ChenPeter S. J

TanMichael

ChanChiu Ming <1956->

Disciplina

895.1148

Soggetti

Chinese poetry

Chinese prose literature

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

section 1. Familial love -- section 2. Care and concern -- section 3. Friendship -- section 4. Reflections.

Sommario/riassunto

This original English translation from the Chinese text comprises 60 poems (85 verses) and three prose compositions. It opens a window to the heart and mind of a Chinese scholar who lived from the late Qing through the 1950's. It reflects the life of a pioneer writer of Malayan-Singapore Chinese Literature: his personal tragedies, struggles, disappointments and the joy in his family, friends and his poetry. English explanations for many interesting expressions and allusions used in Chinese classical poetry. This title enables an English language reader to enjoy the rich and colourful heritage