Poetry

A Thousand Peaks: Poems from China
Chinese Poetry that spans 2,000 years--from the Han dynasty to the 20th century--
is presented here in faithful but inventive and rhythmic translations that capture the
astonishing beauty of the original Chinese Poems.
Poetry is so ingrained in Chinese culture that for several thousand years the ability to compose it was considered the mark of an educated person. 

Collection of Tang Dynasty Poems, Book 2.  Traditional Characters with Bo Po Mo.  Soft Cover.

In Chinese literature, the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) is the golden age of Chinese poetry.  The Tang poems are used for centuries to teach students to read and write.

This book is a collection of simple poems with five-character verse.  Each page illustrates one poem with an interpretation on the meaning of the poem.  It is easy for children who know Chinese to understand and learn poetry.

For ages 2 and up.