The Art of Writing : Lu Chi's Wen Fu by Lu Chi (2000, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMilkweed Editions
ISBN-101571314121
ISBN-139781571314123
eBay Product ID (ePID)1706828
Product Key Features
Number of Pages90 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameArt of Writing : Lu Chi's Wen Fu
Publication Year2000
SubjectAuthorship, Chinese, Rhetoric
TypeLanguage Course
AuthorLu Chi
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight3.9 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-278672
Dewey Edition20
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal808/.04951
SynopsisWritten 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., Written in 200 C.E., the Wen Fu is one of the first Chinese works about the use of language. Discussing the joys and problems that face both writer and reader, it is for those who wish to engage the art of letters at its deepest level. "These timeless poems delve into the heart of writing." - Cleveland Plain Dealer Poet, Written in 200 C.E., the Wen Fu is one of the first Chinese works about the use of language. The classic work about the joys and problems facing both readers and writers is redesigned for this new edition., Written in 200 C.E., the Wen Fu is one of the first Chinese works about the use of language. Discussing the joys and problems that face both writer and reader, it is for those who wish to engage the art of letters at its deepest level. These timeless poems delve into the heart of writing. - Cleveland Plain Dealer Poet