Project Gutenberg 1996-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 206 Cranmer-Byng, L. (Launcelot) 1872 1945 Cranmer-Byng, Launcelot Alfred A Lute of Jade : Selections from the Classical Poets of China "A Lute of Jade: Selections from the Classical Poets of China" by L. Cranmer-Byng is a collection of Chinese poetry rendered in English, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology focuses on selections from renowned classical poets, particularly those from the illustrious Tang dynasty, which is widely regarded as the golden age of Chinese literature. The book explores themes of love, sadness, nature, and the profound philosophies of existence as expressed through the rich tapestry of Chinese verse. The beginning of "A Lute of Jade" presents an introduction that sets the stage for an exploration of Chinese poetry through historical context. It discusses the evolution of verse from ancient times, highlighting the transition into the celebrated works of the Tang dynasty. Cranmer-Byng notes the significance of poets like Li Po and Tu Fu, delving into their emotions and experiences, often intertwined with the turbulence of political realities, personal heartbreaks, and the beauty of nature. Through insights into the poetic form and the cultural influences shaping Chinese literature, the opening of the book invites readers to appreciate the depth and artistry of these classical voices, suggesting that the poems can resonate with both the heart and the mind. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Chinese poetry -- Translations into English PL Text Category: Poetry 169367 2025-08-01T05:17:14.089314 text/html 169188 169189 2025-01-01T05:23:49.105288 2023-10-01T05:07:14.905671 text/html text/html 156223 2025-08-01T05:17:21.069288 application/epub+zip 156805 2025-08-01T05:17:17.430313 application/epub+zip 121311 2025-08-01T05:17:16.201302 application/epub+zip 373770 2025-08-01T05:17:23.415287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358282 2025-08-01T05:17:20.301299 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 218345 2022-08-01T04:59:08.987565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138085 2025-08-01T05:17:13.804307 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 128671 2015-04-01T12:48:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52861 2015-04-01T12:49:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17429 2025-08-01T05:17:23.537260 application/rdf+xml 24192 2025-08-01T05:17:16.706316 image/jpeg 4772 2025-08-01T05:17:16.462286 image/jpeg 155811 2025-08-01T05:17:14.103316 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia