The Book of Odes: A New Translation By Michael Nylan

An Ancient Chinese Classic of Poetry and Wisdom

The Book of Odes, also known as the Shijing, is one of the oldest and most important collections of poetry in the world. It is a compilation of over 300 poems that were written during the Zhou dynasty (1046-256 BCE). The poems are divided into four sections: The Odes of the States, The Odes of the Temple and Altar, The Odes of the Lesser Officials, and The Odes of the People.

The Book of Odes is a rich source of information about ancient Chinese culture and society. The poems provide insights into the political, social, and religious life of the Zhou dynasty. They also offer a glimpse into the everyday lives of ordinary people.

The Book of Odes has been translated into many languages over the centuries. However, Michael Nylan's new translation is the first to capture the full beauty and complexity of the original poems. Nylan has spent decades studying the Book of Odes, and her translation is the culmination of her years of research.

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Language	:	English
File size	:	3219 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	133 pages

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Nylan's translation is both accurate and accessible. She has carefully preserved the meaning of the original poems while also making them enjoyable to read for modern audiences. Nylan's translation is also the first to include extensive notes that explain the historical and cultural context of the poems.

The Book of Odes is a timeless work of literature that has something to offer everyone. Nylan's new translation makes this classic work more accessible than ever before.

Praise for Michael Nylan's Translation

"Michael Nylan's new translation of the Book of Odes is a major achievement. It is the first translation to capture the full beauty and complexity of the original poems. Nylan's translation is both accurate and accessible, and it includes extensive notes that explain the historical and cultural context of the poems. The Book of Odes is a timeless work of literature that has something to offer everyone, and Nylan's new translation makes this classic work more accessible than ever before." - David Hinton, author of The Selected Poems of Czesław Miłosz

"Michael Nylan's new translation of the Book of Odes is a welcome addition to the growing body of English translations of this important work. Nylan's translation is accurate, accessible, and beautifully written. It is the first translation to fully capture the range and depth of the original poems. The Book of Odes is a classic work of Chinese literature, and Nylan's translation makes it available to a new generation of readers." - Stephen Owen, author of The Poetry of Meng Chiao

About the Translator

Michael Nylan is a professor of East Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of numerous books and articles on Chinese literature and culture. Her previous translations include The Book of Songs and The Mystery of the Lady from the River Xiang.

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The Art of War: A New Translation by Michael Nylan

by Sun Tzu

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3219 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	133 pages

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