{"product_id":"poems-of-dufu-9781541082304","title":"Poems of DuFu","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBilingual Du Fu Poetry Collection - Volume I\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis bilingual edition presents the masterworks of Du Fu (712-770), widely recognized as one of the greatest poets in Eastern literature. Volume I features a curated selection of poems composed between 750-759 A.D., a pivotal period during the Tang Dynasty that shaped Chinese literary history.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDual Language Format for Enhanced Understanding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nEach poem appears in both Mandarin Chinese and English, allowing readers to experience Du Fu's work in its original form alongside accessible translations. This parallel text format serves language students studying Mandarin, educators teaching classical Chinese literature, and poetry enthusiasts seeking authentic engagement with Tang Dynasty verse.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Du Fu - China's Poet Historian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nDu Fu earned the distinction of 'poet historian' for his vivid documentation of ancient China's social landscape and the flourishing cultural achievements of the Tang Dynasty. His poems capture historical events, personal struggles, and the human condition with remarkable depth and technical mastery. This collection provides direct access to the works that established his enduring reputation across centuries.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for Multiple Audiences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nLanguage learners benefit from comparing Mandarin characters with English translations, reinforcing vocabulary and grammatical structures. Asia enthusiasts gain cultural insight into Tang Dynasty China through historically significant poetry. Literature students and scholars access primary source material for academic study of classical Chinese poetry traditions.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational and Cultural Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe bilingual presentation makes these classical Chinese masterpieces accessible without requiring advanced Mandarin proficiency. Readers explore themes of nature, politics, friendship, and daily life in 8th century China while developing appreciation for Du Fu's poetic techniques and historical significance.\n\nPublished by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform in paperback format, this volume offers an affordable entry point into classical Chinese literature. The side-by-side language presentation preserves the integrity of the original poems while enabling English readers to engage meaningfully with Du Fu's artistic legacy.\n\nWhether building a Chinese language learning library, studying Tang Dynasty literature, or discovering Eastern poetry traditions, this bilingual collection delivers authentic access to Du Fu's influential body of work from one of the most celebrated periods in Chinese cultural history.","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493451108626,"sku":"9781541082304","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d2040560-9d57-4338-93ac-aefc55f92584.jpg?v=1730648072","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/poems-of-dufu-9781541082304","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}