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A Poetic Portal to Chinese Culture (revised illustrated version)

About A Poetic Portal to Chinese Culture (revised illustrated version)

Poetry is the most concise and precise expression of a culture. A Poetic Portal to Chinese Culture is therefore your smartest start to learn everything deep down inside of the world's most populated country with the longest continuous history on earth. Each chapter of the book features four or five classical Chinese poems along with elegant English translations to portray a particular theme of Chinese culture. With 12 chapters named after the months of the year, this book takes the reader through an imaginary calendar year to experience one Chinese festival after another. It will familiarize the reader with all the Chinese holidays and seasonal customs through the year while presenting breathtaking photos as illustrations. It's definitely a delightful and insightful read!

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781949736014
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 172
  • Published:
  • January 29, 2019
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x12x229 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 379 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 5, 2025

Description of A Poetic Portal to Chinese Culture (revised illustrated version)

Poetry is the most concise and precise expression of a culture. A Poetic Portal to Chinese Culture is therefore your smartest start to learn everything deep down inside of the world's most populated country with the longest continuous history on earth.
Each chapter of the book features four or five classical Chinese poems along with elegant English translations to portray a particular theme of Chinese culture. With 12 chapters named after the months of the year, this book takes the reader through an imaginary calendar year to experience one Chinese festival after another. It will familiarize the reader with all the Chinese holidays and seasonal customs through the year while presenting breathtaking photos as illustrations. It's definitely a delightful and insightful read!

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