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Discover the tranquil beauty of poetry with 'Heaven My Blanket, Earth My Pillow.' This exquisite collection showcases the timeless works of Yang Wan-Li, one of China's revered masters of Southern Sung poetry, written during a poignant period of history. The poetic verses invite you to experience the serene landscapes and elegant solitude of Hangchow, where nature's splendor unfolds like a delicate painting. Readers will resonate with the blend of ethereal imagery and heartfelt expressions of daily life, encompassing the joys, struggles, and human connections that define our existence. This beautifully crafted trade paperback, published by White Pine Press in 2004, offers a profound glimpse into the past while still feeling relevant today. Ideal for poetry enthusiasts and collectors alike, this book will enrich your personal library and inspire mindfulness and appreciation for the world around you. With free shipping on all orders, experience the exquisite fusion of nature and literature delivered straight to your doorstep. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Embrace the artistry of poetry - order your copy of 'Heaven My Blanket, Earth My Pillow' today and let the words guide you to a place of peace and reflection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781893996298
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2004
Publisher: White Pine Press
Description:
Yang Wan-Li (1127–1206) is one of China’s “four masters of Southern Sung poetry.” These poems were written at what could be seen as a low point in Sung history: an invasion by the Jurchens had forced the Sung to flee to the southern city of Hangchow. But they created at Hangchow a refuge of elegant solitude from which they gazed longingly toward the north, and in this quiet setting, they were able to enjoy the beauties of nature. Many of the poems are perfect verbalizations of the magnificent landscape paintings of the Sung painters: misty, ethereal and luminous. The poetry, however, also holds the annoyances of overwork, aching feet, creaking bones and the pleasures of wine, filling it with humanity and a zest for living.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781893996298
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2004
Publisher: White Pine Press
Description:
Yang Wan-Li (1127–1206) is one of China’s “four masters of Southern Sung poetry.” These poems were written at what could be seen as a low point in Sung history: an invasion by the Jurchens had forced the Sung to flee to the southern city of Hangchow. But they created at Hangchow a refuge of elegant solitude from which they gazed longingly toward the north, and in this quiet setting, they were able to enjoy the beauties of nature. Many of the poems are perfect verbalizations of the magnificent landscape paintings of the Sung painters: misty, ethereal and luminous. The poetry, however, also holds the annoyances of overwork, aching feet, creaking bones and the pleasures of wine, filling it with humanity and a zest for living.