Arthur Waley

Arthur Waley
Arthur Waley was a prominent British sinologist and translator, known for his influential translations of Chinese and Japanese literature. He translated classic works such as "The Tale of Genji," one of the earliest novels, and "Journey to the West" (published as "Monkey"), a renowned Chinese novel. Waley's translations were notable for their poetic style and ability to make complex texts accessible to Western readers. His work greatly contributed to the understanding of East Asian culture and literature in the English-speaking world.

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INTRODUCTION This book is not intended to be representative of Chinese literature as a whole. I have chosen and arranged chronologically various pieces which interested me and which it seemed possible to translate adequately. An account of the history and technique of Chinese poetry will be found in the introduction to my last book. Learned reviewers must not suppose that I have failed to appreciate... more...