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Chinese Legends And Other Poems (1894)

Chinese Legends And Other Poems (1894)

William Alexander Parsons Martin

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781104632359
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Chinese Legends And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by William Alexander Parsons Martin and published in 1894. The book includes a series of poems inspired by Chinese legends and culture, as well as other poems that reflect Martin’s experiences and observations during his time in China. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including sonnets, ballads, and free verse, and are accompanied by illustrations that depict scenes from Chinese mythology and daily life. The book provides a unique perspective on China and its culture during the late 19th century, and offers insights into the author’s own experiences as a Westerner living in China. Overall, Chinese Legends And Other Poems is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in Chinese culture, literature, and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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