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Author Chen, Qingshan, 1894-1960.

Title A scholar's path : an anthology of classical Chinese poems and prose of Chen Qing Shan : a pioneer writer of Malayan-Singapore literature = [Qing shan gu dao] / English translation and appreciation by Peter Chen & Michael Tan ; reviewed by Chiu Ming Chan
A scholar's path : an anthology of classical Chinese poems and prose of Chen Qing Shan : a pioneer writer of Malayan-Singapore literature = 晴山古道 / English translation and appreciation by Peter Chen & Michael Tan ; reviewed by Chiu Ming Chan
Published Singapore ; Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xxxv, 599 pages) : illustrations
Contents Preface I / S.R. Nathan -- Preface II / Ng Eng Hen -- Preface III / Wang Gungwu -- Foreword / Peter Chen, Michael Tan -- Biography of Chen Qing Shan -- Brief biographies of editor translators -- Section 1. Familial love ; The messenger of love -- Mid-autumn moon -- Mid-autumn song -- Letter from home -- Listening to the sermon -- Chanting the scripture random thoughts -- Returning home -- A solemn vow -- A mooncake poem for my wife -- Admonition to my daughter Xuan -- Wedding poem an admonition to Mei Yu -- Three birthday verses for my wife -- Response from friends to my birthday poem for my wife -- Buying books -- Buying books to celebrate my birthday, Ji-Hai year -- Section 2. Care and concern ; My brother Guang He's 40th birthday invitation to dinner, a poem in greeting -- Response to Guang Han's 60th birthday poem -- Another two verses for elder brother-in-law Guang Han's 60th birthday -- New farewell poem to Wang Guang He -- Colophon for Wang Guang He's 50th birthday snapshot -- Colophon on a photograph of two sisters and their brother, viz., Jin Song, Yi Song and Guang He -- Wedding counsel for the senior normal graduation class of the Perak Girls' Middle School -- The journey ahead -- In celebration of the golden wedding jubilee of elder brother Ke Mo and sister-in-law -- To younger brother-in-law in Wuhu, a poem in rhyme with Guang Guo -- Section 3. Friendship ; Farewell to Rui Hua on her return to China -- Farewell to Pastor Cai Xin De, a poem in unison with Yi Song -- To elder sister Shan Guang -- Farewell to inspector of schools Wang Fu Wen on his promotion and transfer to Kuala Lumpur --Congratulations to Guang Di on his new home -- On Yuan Tang's "wool wedding anniversary" -- Congratulations to President Bai Cheng Gen on being honoured with the appointment of Justice of Peace by His Highness the Sultan of Perak -- Thinking of Mei Ying on Malaya's Independence Day -- Solicitation of a poem from Mr Bai Yang Feng of Taiping -- Despatched to Grand Master Xin Zai in Taipei for his direction to reveal the missing word in poem -- A poem in rhyme with the poem of Mr Ji Fen -- Colophon for a snapshot on behalf of Jing Bin -- Colophon for the portrait of Ms Jing Bin -- Poem as epilogue for Ms Zhang Ren Shi's peony album -- For Zheng Zhu : a seal engraved -- To my compatriot Yuan Tang -- To Mr Bai Cheng Gen on his 60th birthday : two verses in response -- To Mr Bai Cheng Gen, presentation of the complete works of Lu You as a birthday gift -- Presenting three verses to Professor Wang Shi Zhao -- Visiting Professor Wang Shi Zhao's lodging for counsel on poetry -- For Professor Wang Shi Zao on his departure to Penang -- In celebration of the "tin wedding" anniversary of Mr Liang and Madam Peng -- Another six verses to wish Mr Liang and Madam Peng bon voyage -- Presented to Mr Hong Lu Kuan for his 70th birthday, a double celebration with his wife -- Section 4. Reflections ; The fair maiden Chen Yun Shan of Taichen -- Portrait of General Wu -- No title -- A song to Li Xiang Lan -- Postscript for Jiehui anthology of poems sent to Xi Lang -- Reflections -- On passing by Lu Kuan's new house -- Colophon for Mr Yi Jun Zuo's calligraphy and painting exhibition catalogue -- To the Yunnan Garden gathering of the literati -- Dragon Market : a poem for Professor Wang Shi Zhao -- Thoughts while chanting in bed -- Preface for Mr Huang Yun Shan's "Tian Nan Yin Cao" -- Preface for Guang Han's 60th birthday poems -- My seven principles of poetry
Summary This original English translation from Chinese texts comprises 60 poems (85 verses) and three prose compositions by Chen Qing Shan, a pioneer writer of Malayan-Singapore Chinese literature. It opens a window to the heart and mind of a Chinese scholar who lived from the late Qing through the 1950s, whose poems reflect on his life: personal tragedies, struggles, disappointments, as well as the joy in his family, friends, and poetry. The translators have included English explanations for many interesting expressions and allusions used in Chinese classical poetry, enabling an English language reader to enjoy the rich and colorful heritage of Chinese culture and language
Notes In English, with original poems in Chinese
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Subject Chen, Qingshan, 1894-1960.
SUBJECT Chen, Qingshan, 1894-1960 fast
Subject Chinese literature.
LITERARY CRITICISM -- Asian -- General.
Chinese literature
Genre/Form Chinese poetry
Form Electronic book
Author Chen, Peter S. J
Tan, Michael
LC no. 2010353398
ISBN 9789814317498
9814317497
Other Titles Qing shan gu dao