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Mountain Home: The Wilderness Poetry of Ancient China,Used
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The earliest and most extensive literary engagement with wilderness in human history, Mountain Home is vital poetry that feels utterly contemporary. China's tradition of 'riversandmountains' poetry stretches across millennia. This is a plainspoken poetry of immediate daytoday experience, and yet seems most akin to China's grand landscape paintings. Although its wisdom is ancient, rooted in Taoist and Zen thought, the work feels utterly contemporary, especially as rendered here in Hinton's rich and accessible translations. Mountain Home collects poems from 5th through 13thcentury China and includes the poets Li Po, Po Chui and Tu Fu. The 'riversandmountains' tradition covers a remarkable range of topics: comic domestic scenes, social protest, travel, sage recluses, and mountain landscapes shaped into forms of enlightenment. And within this range, the poems articulate the experience of living as an organic part of the natural world and its processes. In an age of global ecological disruption and mass extinction, this tradition grows more urgently important every day. Mountain Home offers poems that will charm and inform not just readers of poetry, but also the large community of readers who are interested in environmental awareness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Mountain Home: The Wilderness Poetry of Ancient China'? A: The main theme of 'Mountain Home' revolves around the connection between humanity and nature, as reflected in ancient Chinese poetry. It explores various aspects of wilderness and human experience, highlighting the importance of living in harmony with the natural world.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what is notable about their translation? A: The author of 'Mountain Home' is David Hinton. His translations are notable for their rich and accessible style, which brings the ancient poetry to contemporary readers while maintaining the essence of the original texts.
- Q: What kind of poetry is featured in this collection? A: This collection features 'rivers-and-mountains' poetry from 5th- through 13th-century China, showcasing a variety of topics including nature, social commentary, travel, and personal reflection.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring that it is still readable and intact for purchasers.
- Q: When was 'Mountain Home' published? A: The book was published on May 30, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in environmental themes? A: Yes, 'Mountain Home' is particularly suitable for readers interested in environmental themes, as it addresses the relationship between humans and nature, emphasizing ecological awareness.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for poetry enthusiasts? A: Absolutely, 'Mountain Home' is beneficial for poetry enthusiasts as it offers a collection of significant works that are both charming and thought-provoking.
- Q: What should I expect from the writing style of the poems in this collection? A: Readers can expect a plain-spoken and immediate style in the poems, reflecting everyday experiences while also embodying the depth and wisdom of ancient Chinese thought.