The Art of Writing: Lu Chi's Wen Fu

The Art of Writing: Lu Chi's Wen Fu
ISBN-10
1571314121
ISBN-13
9781571314123
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General
Pages
45
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Milkweed Editions
Author
Ji Lu

Description

Written in the third century, this is one of the earliest Chinese works about the use of language, preceded only by the Ta Hsueh (Great Learning) of Confucius. Written by Lu Chi, a soldier-poet, the Wen Fu, or The Art of Writing (wen means "art"; fu is a poetic form), is intended for those who wish to engage the art of letters at its deepest levels.

In sixteen sections, The Art of Writing discusses the joys and problems that face both writer and reader and provides basic insights about many techniques of writing.

Beautifully and faithfully translated by award-winning poet, essayist, and Chinese scholar Sam Hamill, The Art of Writing deserves a place on every writer's reference table.

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