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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

LC Classification NumberPL2261.L8413 2000