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Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-57131-412-3
Pages: 80
Publish Date: Dec, 2000
Genre: Poetry
The Art of Writing
Lu Chi's Wen Fu
BY Lu Chi
The Art of Writing by Lu Chi, composed around 200 A.D., is the first ars poetica of China. Long considered to be one of the most important literary works in the Chinese language, this work is of interest to all those who wish to understand and appreciate the literary arts with keener insight. Divided into sixteen sections, The Art of Writing not only discusses the joys and problems that face both writer and reader, but also provides basic instruction about many techniques of writing. Beautifully and faithfully translated by award-winning poet, essayist, and Chinese scholar Sam Hamill, Lu Chi’s Wen Fu deserves a place on every writer’s reference table.
“A slim, lovely volume. . . . These timeless poems, written about A.D. 200 by the Chinese poet Lu Chi and translated by Sam Hamill, delve into the heart of writing and remind us why the struggle to shape words is worthwhile.”
—Andrea Barrett, Cleveland Plain Dealer“Originally written around 200 A.D., The Art of Writing is China's first book dedicated to the art of poetry. This work has long been considered one of the most important literary works in the Chinese language and is of interest to anyone wishing to understand and appreciate the literary arts with keener insight. Faithfully translated by award-winning poet, essayist and Chinese scholar, Sam Hamill.”
—Writers' Network News“Hamill has reworked this classic Chinese ars poetica in a Western lyric mode, make it not only accessible but extremely attractive. Such subtitles as 'Choosing Words,' 'Finding Form,' 'The Terror,' and 'The Inspiration' will suggest its appeal.”
—Beloit Poetry Journal“A precise and subtle guide to the principles of good poetry, written around 200 A.D. This elegantly readable little book hardly seems dated.”
—Canadian Literature“Lu Chi's The Art of Writing belongs on any writer's bookshelf.”
—Small Press Book Review
