100 Ancient Chinese Poems

This anthology offers students of Chinese at upper intermediate level the means to discover at first hand the beauty and artistry of this fascinating body of verse. A unique feature of this book is the provision of pinyin phonetic transcriptions. This will ensure that readers have a clear understanding of the tone patterns so vital to the appreciation of Chinese verse. Every poem is furnished with a commentary, notes on the language, and information about the author. English translations of the poems are provided for reference.