Scholar's Path : An Anthology of Classical Chinese Poems and Prose of Chen Qing Shan, Paperback by Chen, Peter; Tan, Michael; Chan, Chiu Ming (CON), ISBN 9814317489, ISBN-13 9789814317481, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US

An original English translation from the Chinese text: * Comprises 60 poems (85 verses) and three prose compositions * Opens a window to the heart and mind of a Chinese scholar who lived from the late Qing through the 1950s * Reflects the life of a pioneer writer of Malayan-Singapore Chinese Literature: his personal tragedies, struggles, disappointments and the joy in his family, friends and his poetry * English explanations for many interesting expressions and allusions used in Chinese classical poetry * Enables an English language reader to enjoy the rich and colourful heritage of Chinese culture and language A companion edition of th in Chinese is available — the original classical text translated into modern Chinese and profusely annotated by Associate Professor Dr Chan Chiu Ming of National Institute of Education, Singapore.