The Art of Writing
Teachings of the Chinese Masters
By Chou Ping, Tony Barnstone | Publisher: Shambhala
About the book
The ancient Chinese regarded the written word as a transformative force able to move heaven and earth and unite the reader with the source of all things, the Tao. The power of writing, especially poetry, is celebrated here in short texts that present both practical instruction and spiritual insight:
• Lu Ji's essay in verse, \"The Art of Writing,\" reveals the inner process every writer must go through in preparing for the creative act.
• Sikong Tu's \"Twenty-four Styles of Poetry\" teaches that poets must perfect themselves internally in order to achieve perfection in what they write.
• \"Poets' Jade Splinters\" contains aphoristic prescriptions and humorous anecdotes about poetry, poets, and the rules of composition.
Assorted commentaries and critical evaluations focus on Chinese lyrical poetry.
Editions of The Art of Writing
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781570620928
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The ancient Chinese regarded the written word as a transformative force able to move heaven and earth and unite the reader with the source of all things, the Tao. The power of writing, especially poetry, is celebrated here in short texts that present both practical instruction and spiritual insight:
• Lu Ji's essay in verse, \"The Art of Writing,\" reveals the inner process every writer must go through in preparing for the creative act.
• Sikong Tu's \"Twenty-four Styles of Poetry\" teaches that poets must perfect themselves internally in order to achieve perfection in what they write.
• \"Poets' Jade Splinters\" contains aphoristic prescriptions and humorous anecdotes about poetry, poets, and the rules of composition.
Assorted commentaries and critical evaluations focus on Chinese lyrical poetry.
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The ancient Chinese regarded the written word as a transformative force able to move heaven and earth and unite the reader with the source of all things, the Tao. The power of writing, especially poetry, is celebrated here in short texts that present both practical instruction and spiritual insight:
• Lu Ji's essay in verse, \"The Art of Writing,\" reveals the inner process every writer must go through in preparing for the creative act.
• Sikong Tu's \"Twenty-four Styles of Poetry\" teaches that poets must perfect themselves internally in order to achieve perfection in what they write.
• \"Poets' Jade Splinters\" contains aphoristic prescriptions and humorous anecdotes about poetry, poets, and the rules of composition.
Assorted commentaries and critical evaluations focus on Chinese lyrical poetry.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Art of Writing?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Art of Writing?
Chou Ping, Tony Barnstone
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Shambhala
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The Art of Writing is available as paperback(ISBN 9781570620928)
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