Modern Chinese poetry
Subtitle: an introduction
By: by Julia C. Lin.
Series: Publications on Asia of the Institute for Comparative and Foreign Area Studies, no. 21
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Published: 1972
Place of publication: Seattle
Language: eng
Number of pages: 264
Subjects: Chinese poetry -- 20th century -- History and criticism
Description: Julia Lin traces the development of Chinese poetry in the 20th century, beginning with a description of the elements of traditional Chinese verse which, despite the poets' resolve to break with the past, remained an integral part of the modern poetry. Within the framework of three chronological divisions (1917-1937, 1937-1949, after 1949), poets are placed in groups defined by a commonality of purpose, technique and style. The author discusses the individual poets who were important to creating this new medium, describing each one's techniques and style, major themes, faults and virtues, and significant contributions. Her remarks are illustrated with her original translations from the Chinese works.
Notes: Bibliography: p. [255]-259.