25 Feb / The Anchor Book of Chinese Poetry: From Ancient to Contemporary | The Full 3000-Year Tradition edited by Tony Barnstone and Chou Ping [in AsianWeek]
Billed for “the general reader and student alike,” this compilation is a noteworthy introduction to “the essence of Chinese poetry.” Beginning with the Book of Songs (allegedly collected by Confucius himself) and ending with the poetry of National Book Award-winning author Ha Jin (who apparently helped find the book a publishing home), the collection even makes room for the fine voices of Chinese women who have too long been ignored. Now that’s progress!
Review: “New and Notable Books,” AsianWeek, February 25, 2005
Readers: Adult
Published: 2005