This collection of 106 poems by 44 female Tang-era poets is the most comprehensive of its kind. Poets are organized based on their status in Tang dynasty society: women of the court, women of the household, courtesans and entertainers, and women of religion. While each poet's concerns vary with their social status, common thematic threads include heartbreak and the mysteries of the natural world. Thumbnail biographies of each poet and notes regarding individual poems complete this important collection.
Jeanne Larsen has published poetry, three novels set in China, and a book of poetry translation, Brocade River Poems: Selected Works of the Tang Dynasty Courtesan Xue Tao. She teaches in the creative writing program at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia.
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Jeanne Larsen Imprint: BOA Editions Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 228mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 226g ISBN:9781929918744 ISBN 10: 1929918747 Series:Lannan Translations Selection Series Pages: 151 Publication Date:01 November 2005 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
