A Hundred and Seventy Chinese Poems (Borzoi Pocket Books)
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1923. 1st Edition Thus. Hardcover_cloth. 4.625"x6.875"x.75"; 243 pgs. Stated 2nd printing. Translated by Arthur Waley. Green cloth boards with embossment of blue stamped leaves and Knopf colophon in yellow on front and yellow lettering on slightly fainted spine. Yellow and blue design on pastedowns. Colophon blindstamped on back board. Previous owner's name inscribed inside front board and there is a sticker on first fly-leaf for "Chas. E. Lauriat Co. Importers & Booksellers"; otherwise, no markings/writing throughout. Inside cover crease between endpaper and fly-leaf has a tear about 1.375" in length. Cover is slightly faded with rubbing along edges and around corners; small stain on back cover. Small soil spot on back board. Spine straight and binding tight. Raised Knopf symbol on front cover. Cloth paste downs. Painted green top edge. Spine straight. Not x-library, no dj. Collectible - VeryGood. Item #2143
First published by Alfred Knopf in 1919, this is the book that alerted the West to the richness and variety of Chinese literature. Arthur Waley (1889-1966), a shy reclusive scholar, was one of the earliest champions of Asian literature in the English-speaking world.This splendid collection of Chinese poetry, accompanied by delightful introductory and descriptive essays, spans more than 1000 years. Li Fu-jen; Li Ling; Ch'in Chia; Taosit Song; T'ao Ch'ien; Five Tzu-yeh Songs; Po Chu-I and many more...Listing of Chinese Dynasties in intro.
Price: $150.00