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Bright Moon, White Clouds: Selected Poems of Li Po (Shambhala Library) 1st Edition

by Li Po (Author), J. P. Seaton (Translator)
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Product Details

  • Series: Shambhala Library
  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Shambhala; 1 edition (June 5, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1590307461
  • ISBN-13: 978-1590307465
  • Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.6 x 6.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,437,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsA Master Revisited
By Anna from InannaWorks on June 13, 2012
Format: Paperback
Moving well beyond a simple collection of translated poetry, J.P. Seaton introduces us to this eighth century poet, putting his work into the context of Chinese life and politics of the time. The extensive background which Mr. Seaton provides, sheds light onto the creative process of one of China's most famous artists. The "Notes to the Poems" at the end of the book take that process a step further, as Mr. Seaton analyzes the poetry and the translation process in great detail.

Mr. Seaton presents Li Po's poetry in five sections: drinking, friendship, philosophy/spirituality, protest, and travel. By focusing the reader's attention in this way, organizing the poetry according to theme and apparent motivation, he is attempting to provide a glimpse of the real Li Po as distinct from the legendary Li Po.

For those who have no interest in the mechanics or history of poetry, Mr. Seaton provides seamless translations of Li Po's work, making it possible for the reader to connect with the genius of the writing directly. On every level, this book is a treasure for any one who values the artistry of the written word.

(InannaWorks.com received a free review copy of this book.)
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3.0 out of 5 starscontributive, but not poetic
By theoxfordfuries on May 8, 2013
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There are more lyrical translations of Li Po; if you're looking simply to read moving, intense poetry. The value of this printing for me is in the essay content and the contextualization of the poems in the sub-notes. The poems themselves read clumsily to my ear, and, to me, are inferior to other presentations. Poems that I've long liked, poems that drew me to Li Po in the first place, fall flat here. -- This is of course subjective. But I wouldn't use this edition to judge the quality of Li Po's writing.
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2.0 out of 5 starsBad translations of a great poet.
By Steven R. Severance on February 25, 2014
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Somehow this book makes a great, exciting, inspirational poet seem blah and quotideon. find another translation quick before this one spoils him for you.
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5.0 out of 5 starsI love this book because through the evolution of Li Po¨s ...
By eliadib on July 17, 2014
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I love this book because through the evolution of Li Po¨s life and poetry you are able to understand Taoism. I t is a beautiful and inspiring manuscript.
E.D
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1.0 out of 5 starsIt's not bilingual.
By Bee on July 19, 2015
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I wish there were the original Chinese version to go with the English translation in order to recognize which translation goes with which original poem.
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