Publisher's Synopsis
Rainbow Skirts And Feather Jackets: Twenty Chinese Poems is a collection of twenty poems translated by Shirley M. Black. The poems are written by Chinese poets and showcase a range of themes such as nature, love, and spirituality. The collection includes works by famous poets such as Li Bai and Du Fu, as well as lesser-known poets. The title of the book is taken from one of the poems, which describes the colorful clothing worn by the people of ancient China. The book includes both the original Chinese text and the English translations, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty of the language in both forms. The poems are accompanied by illustrations that capture the essence of Chinese culture and add to the overall aesthetic of the book. This collection is a perfect introduction to Chinese poetry for those interested in exploring the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
