--- product_id: 4160568 title: "Poems of the Masters: China's Classic Anthology of T'ang and Sung Dynasty Verse" price: "¥9345" currency: JPY in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4160568-poems-of-the-masters-chinas-classic-anthology-of-tang-sung store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Illuminating historical & cultural commentary Classic T'ang & Sung poetry anthology Expert translations by Red Pine Poems of the Masters: China's Classic Anthology of T'ang and Sung Dynasty Verse **Price:** ¥9345 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📜 Unlock the timeless wisdom of China’s poetic masters — don’t miss out on this cultural gem! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Poems of the Masters: China's Classic Anthology of T'ang and Sung Dynasty Verse - **How much does it cost?** ¥9345 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4160568-poems-of-the-masters-chinas-classic-anthology-of-tang-sung) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cultural Connection:** Join a community of literary connoisseurs who value classical Chinese poetry and its enduring legacy. - • **Insightful Commentary:** Gain deeper appreciation with expert notes that illuminate historical context and poetic nuances. - • **Masterful Translations:** Experience Red Pine’s elegant and accessible English renditions that bring ancient poems to life. - • **Timeless Literary Treasure:** Dive into the rich world of T'ang and Sung dynasty verse, curated for the discerning reader. - • **Collector’s Edition Condition:** Used but well-preserved, perfect for both study and display on your curated bookshelf. ## Overview Poems of the Masters is a carefully translated anthology of classic Chinese poetry from the T'ang and Sung dynasties, featuring Red Pine’s acclaimed translations and insightful commentary. This used edition is in good condition, offering readers a unique blend of literary beauty and historical depth, highly rated by poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike. ## Description The classic Chinese poetry anthology in a handsome English-Chinese format. Poetry is China's greatest art, and for the past eight centuries Poems of the Masters has been that country's most studied and memorized collection of verse. For the first time ever in English, here is the complete text, with an introduction and extensive notes by renowned translator, Red Pine. Over one hundred poets are represented in this bilingual edition, including many of China's celebrated poets: Li Pai, Wang Wei, Tu Fu, Wang Po, and Ou-yang Hsiu. Poems of the Masters was compiled during the Sung dynasty (960–1278), a time when poetry became the defining measure of human relationships and understanding. As Red Pine writes in his introduction: "Nothing was significant without a poem, no social or ritual occasion, no political or personal event was considered complete without a few well-chosen words that summarized the complexities of the Chinese vision of reality and linked that vision with the beat of their hearts . . . [Poetry's] greatest flowering was in the T'ang and Sung, when suddenly it was everywhere: in the palace, in the street, in every household, every inn, every monastery, in every village square." "Chiupu River Song" by Li Pai My white hair extends three miles the sorrow of parting made it this long who would guess to look in a mirror where autumn frost comes from "This valuable text will help us appreciate the richness of poetic imagination and experience."— Book Magazine, five-star review "[ Poems of the Masters ] includes the Chinese originals, along with commentaries on imagery, various social conventions, historical background—all absolutely essential to a full appreciation of the texts... the best way to approach them is to pick one out and let it drop like a pebble into the well of your mind and hear how it resonates."— The Philadelphia Inquirer "The poems in this remarkable anthology speak to us—across an immense distance of time and space—of loneliness, beauty, the consequences of political action, the stillness of autumn. Red Pine's wonderful translations and the clarity of his accompanying notes make these poems accessible and intimate to all of us Red Pine and the good people at Copper Canyon deserve a place in the Taoist paradise for bringing us this beautiful book."— Booksense Recommends Red Pine is one of the world's most respected translators of Chinese literature, bringing into English several of China's central religious and literary texts, including Lao-tzu's Taoteching (isbn 9781556592904) and The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain (isbn 9781556591402). ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #326,835 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #132 in Asian Literary History & Criticism #214 in Asian Poetry (Books) #292 in Asian Literature (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 111 Reviews | ## Images ![Poems of the Masters: China's Classic Anthology of T'ang and Sung Dynasty Verse - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rqh8eL2VL.jpg) ## Frequently Bought Together - Poems of the Masters: China's Classic Anthology of T'ang and Sung Dynasty Verse (Mandarin Chinese and English Edition) - The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain (Mandarin Chinese and English Edition) - Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4160568-poems-of-the-masters-chinas-classic-anthology-of-tang-sung](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4160568-poems-of-the-masters-chinas-classic-anthology-of-tang-sung) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-04*