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Li Po and Tu Fu
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SKU: 9780140442724
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Explore the contrasting brilliance of Li Po and Tu Fu, two of China’s greatest poets. Li Po’s dreamlike verses soar with sublime descriptions of nature, while Tu Fu’s compassionate works capture the human experience with earthy reality and humor. This Penguin Classic presents a curated selection of their poems, offering a glimpse into the T’ang dynasty and the spectrum of human emotion. ISBN: 9780140442724
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Aditya Katole –
I was hoping for more variety in the selection. It felt a little repetitive at times. Still, a good starting point.
Ritik Kumar –
A beautiful collection that transports you to another time. I found some of the poems a bit difficult to understand.
Asad Aqeel –
Fascinating to see the world through their eyes. Though I prefer Li Po, I appreciate Tu Fu’s grounding perspective.
Neeraj Davis –
This book has a great collection of poem, but some time difficult to understand.
Raj Ghadiya –
A solid introduction to these two giants. While not every poem resonated, the collection as a whole is impressive.
Kaushal Kumar Sharma –
I love Li Po’s writing. Tu Fu writing style is a bit hard to understand.
Umang Kaur Arora –
While I enjoyed the poems, I felt the introduction could have been more detailed. Overall, a good read.
Ayan Kumar Garg –
I appreciated the translator’s notes. The poems are wonderful. Tu Fu felt more relevant to modern times.
Harsh Mukesh Thosar –
The introduction was insightful and helped me understand the poets’ backgrounds. A valuable addition to my poetry collection.
Anurag Kumar –
Excellent selection of poems. Tu Fu’s ability to capture emotion is astounding. Li Po a little less interesting.
Piyush Kumar Sah –
While the book is good, I did not connect to it as much as I would have wanted. I have read better version of it.
Himanshu Gupta –
It is so worth it. I love the book.
Saurabh Prakhar –
Li Po’s verses are enchanting, but Tu Fu’s hit harder emotionally. A balanced and thought-provoking collection.
Jamuna Majhi –
A beautiful introduction to two legendary poets. Li Po’s romanticism and Tu Fu’s realism offer a captivating contrast. Highly recommend!
Rochan Goel –
The contrast between the poets is well presented. But, the poems are not easily accessible without background knowledge.
Gaurav Assnani –
Book arrived fast and in good condition. The poems are insightful and worth reading!
Vaishnavi Rajput –
Enjoyed the selection of poems. However, I wish there was more context provided for each piece. Still, a worthwhile read.
Harshit Makode –
A decent introduction to Chinese poetry. The translations are okay, but some nuances seem to be lost.
Shekhar Singh –
Li Po’s poems are like dreams, and Tu Fu’s like memories. A powerful combination. Some notes would have been helpful.
Manav Shrivastava –
A great glimpse into Chinese history through poetry. Some translations felt a bit clunky, but the essence shines through.
Abhay Kumar Verma –
A little hard to follow the writing style and feel like it needs a refresh.
Gokula Kannan M –
A captivating journey through the minds of two poetic geniuses. Highly recommended for poetry enthusiasts!
Ritika –
A masterpiece! The contrast in styles makes this collection captivating from start to finish. A must-read.
Gaurav Kumar –
Li Po’s verses were stunning, but I found Tu Fu’s a bit harder to connect with. Overall, a good collection for poetry lovers.