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The Art of Writing - (Paperback)

Name: The Art of Writing - (Paperback)
Brand: Milkweed Editions
SKU: 92891818
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Highlights

Written 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.
90 Pages
Language + Art + Disciplines, Language Arts

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About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

Written 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.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.47 Inches (H) x 5.37 Inches (W) x .38 Inches (D)

Weight: .26 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 90

Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines

Sub-Genre: Language Arts

Publisher: Milkweed Editions

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Street Date: August 1, 2000

TCIN: 92891818

UPC: 9781571314123

Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-8922

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.38 inches length x 5.37 inches width x 7.47 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.26 pounds

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