About the book
There is no better way to learn about Chinese culture than to study Chinese poetry. The poems featured here have been chosen for the insight they provide on the history of China, the way of life of its people, and the influence of one on the other. At the same time, the act of studying the poems embeds the characters and their deeper meaning in the mind, and aids the student in mastery of the Chinese language.
This book follows on from the first volume in the series, employing the same unique approach to presentation of the poems, with the characters, their pronunciation and meaning all alongside each other, thus facilitating understanding of the poems without reference to English text. The reader has the opportunity to come to their own conclusion as to the interpretation of the poem – in exactly the same way as an established scholar of Chinese might do. Reading a Chinese poem is a bit like solving a riddle, and indeed, the information and clues provided here are sufficient to allow even someone with no previous knowledge of Chinese to appreciate the beauty of these poems.
Endorsements:
\"These Chinese Classical Poems have been translated and Pinyin added alongside each word. This approach makes things so much easier. Students at any level can learn Chinese classical poems directly without waiting for years to reach an advanced stage of proficiency. The poems can be studied not only by Chinese students but also by whoever appreciates Chinese classical poems for their own sake. I would love to share these books with my students.\" Lu Hong OBE, Deputy Director, LSE Confucius Institute for Business, London
“This is indeed a very good series for students of Chinese. I also like the design, which I find very user-friendly.” Dr Lianyi Song, Principal Teaching Fellow, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, SOAS, University of London
Editions of Chinese Poems for Students of Chinese: Volume 2
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781916109810
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There is no better way to learn about Chinese culture than to study Chinese poetry. The poems featured here have been chosen for the insight they provide on the history of China, the way of life of its people, and the influence of one on the other. At the same time, the act of studying the poems embeds the characters and their deeper meaning in the mind, and aids the student in mastery of the Chinese language.
This book follows on from the first volume in the series, employing the same unique approach to presentation of the poems, with the characters, their pronunciation and meaning all alongside each other, thus facilitating understanding of the poems without reference to English text. The reader has the opportunity to come to their own conclusion as to the interpretation of the poem – in exactly the same way as an established scholar of Chinese might do. Reading a Chinese poem is a bit like solving a riddle, and indeed, the information and clues provided here are sufficient to allow even someone with no previous knowledge of Chinese to appreciate the beauty of these poems.
Endorsements:
\"These Chinese Classical Poems have been translated and Pinyin added alongside each word. This approach makes things so much easier. Students at any level can learn Chinese classical poems directly without waiting for years to reach an advanced stage of proficiency. The poems can be studied not only by Chinese students but also by whoever appreciates Chinese classical poems for their own sake. I would love to share these books with my students.\" Lu Hong OBE, Deputy Director, LSE Confucius Institute for Business, London
“This is indeed a very good series for students of Chinese. I also like the design, which I find very user-friendly.” Dr Lianyi Song, Principal Teaching Fellow, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, SOAS, University of London
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinese Poems for Students of Chinese: Volume 2 about?
There is no better way to learn about Chinese culture than to study Chinese poetry. The poems featured here have been chosen for the insight they provide on the history of China, the way of life of its people, and the influence of one on the other. At the same time, the act of studying the poems embeds the characters and their deeper meaning in the mind, and aids the student in mastery of the Chinese language.
This book follows on from the first volume in the series, employing the same unique approach to presentation of the poems, with the characters, their pronunciation and meaning all alongside each other, thus facilitating understanding of the poems without reference to English text. The reader has the opportunity to come to their own conclusion as to the interpretation of the poem – in exactly the same way as an established scholar of Chinese might do. Reading a Chinese poem is a bit like solving a riddle, and indeed, the information and clues provided here are sufficient to allow even someone with no previous knowledge of Chinese to appreciate the beauty of these poems.
Endorsements:
\"These Chinese Classical Poems have been translated and Pinyin added alongside each word. This approach makes things so much easier. Students at any level can learn Chinese classical poems directly without waiting for years to reach an advanced stage of proficiency. The poems can be studied not only by Chinese students but also by whoever appreciates Chinese classical poems for their own sake. I would love to share these books with my students.\" Lu Hong OBE, Deputy Director, LSE Confucius Institute for Business, London
“This is indeed a very good series for students of Chinese. I also like the design, which I find very user-friendly.” Dr Lianyi Song, Principal Teaching Fellow, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, SOAS, University of London
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Chinese Poems for Students of Chinese: Volume 2?
Language and Linguistics > Language teaching and learning
Where can I read a sample of Chinese Poems for Students of Chinese: Volume 2?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781916109810
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Chinese Poems for Students of Chinese: Volume 2?
Roger New
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Chinese Poems for Students of Chinese: Volume 2 is available as paperback(ISBN 9781916109810)
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