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First published in English by Edward Fitzgerald in 1859 from its original Farsi, "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" is a collection of quatrains attributed to Omar Khayyam, a Persian astronomer and mathematician born in the later part of the 11th century. Omar Khayyam's poetry, which received very little international notoriety in its own day, achieved classic status when it was discovered and rendered into English verse by Edward Fitzgerald over seven...
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"The Recognition of Sakuntala" is the celebrated Sanskrit drama by Kalidasa, widely recognized as the greatest poet and dramatist of the classical Sanskrit language. Written sometime in the 4th or 5th century AD, "The Recognition of Sakuntala" tells of the epic love story of King Dusyanta and Sakuntala, the adopted daughter of a religious sage. Dusyanta meets Sakuntala, while on a hunting trip and marries her quickly, full of love and passion for...
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L'Art de la guerre est sans aucun doute le plus fameux des traités de stratégie militaire. Attribué au général chinois Sun Tzu, il renouvelle les codes de la tradition guerrière dans la Chine des « Royaumes combattants », mettant l'accent sur trois données fondamentales, dont la maîtrise doit déterminer l'issue du conflit :
• l'information préalable ;
• l'évaluation de l'environnement ;
• la gestion psychologique des troupes.
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The Japanese have two kinds of ghosts in their folklore-the spirits of the dead, and the spirits of the living. This classic of Japanese literature invites you to take your choice, if you dare. In Ghostly Japan collects twelve ghostly stories from Lafcadio Hearn, deathless images of ghosts and goblins, touches of folklore and superstition, salted with traditions of the nation. While some of these stories contain nightmare imagery worthy of a midnight...
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With this groundbreaking collection Classical Chinese Poetry, translated and edited by the renowned poet and translator David Hinton, a new generation will be introduced to the work that riveted Ezra Pound and transformed modern poetry.
The Chinese poetic tradition is the largest and longest continuous tradition in world literature, and this rich and far-reaching anthology of nearly five hundred poems provides a comprehensive account of its first...
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Arts of Japan is a classic and informative text that explores the rich cultural heritage and history of Japanese Art. This art history text examines the various influences that have shaped the course of Japanese art history in the fields of painting, sculpture, architecture, and handicrafts. Discussed with challenging insight are the impact of the various Indian and Chinese schools, the pervasive influence of Zen philosophy, and the many other artistic...
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Revered as one of the great literary classics of Japan, The Tales of Ise is an anonymous tenth century collection of Japanese poems and prose. First published in 1608 as Ise monogatori, the work is a product of court life in which the romantic assignations, intrigues, and social standards of aristocratic society in ancient Japan are vividly revealed. Each of the 125 episodes in the book consists of a story plus poetry in the uta form (five lines totaling...
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This classic guide to Chinese jade is of great interest to art collectors and casual readers alike. First published in 1936 and since then a collector's item of increasing rarity, Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages comprises a review of the characteristics, decorations, folklore, and symbolism of this esteemed mineral that has always held a proud place among gems of the world. The book presents a full descriptive account of the significance and meaning...
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The Arts of Thailand examines the stunning visual history of Art in Thailand. Blending a multiplicity of cultural influences with their own artistic genius, the Thai people have created some of the world's finest art. In this definitive introduction to Thai art, author Steve Van Beek takes a wide-ranging look at how these diverse forces were fused into a wealth of art forms which are uniquely Thai. As a means to a fuller understanding of Thai culture,...
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Partez à la découverte de l'art khmer avec ce Grand Article Universalis !
Par essence, l'art khmer est celui du Cambodge, mais l'expression est plus spécialement utilisée pour l'art d'une période, longue de quelque huit siècles, s'étendant de la fin du VIe siècle ou du début du VIIe (débuts de la royauté khmère et premiers monuments datablesTete du Buddha, art Khmer, époque préangkorienne) à la fin du XIVe siècle ou aux premières...
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This substantial collection of Tang Dynasty poetry includes extensive commentary and notes-offering insight into this rich literary heritage."Stretching out my hand I feel the pulse of the stars," wrote Li Po, one of the most famous of the T'ang dynasty poets. This superlative study of the Golden Age of Chinese poetry, based on nearly 50,000 poems written by more than 2,000 poets, captures not only the pulse of that period but also the spirit and...
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Classic Noh, Kyogen and Kabuki WorksNothing reflects the beauty of life as much as Japanese theater. It is here that reality is held suspended and emptiness can fill the mind through words, music, dance, and mysticism. A. L. Sadler translates the mysteries of Noh, Kyogen, and Kabuki in his groundbreaking book, Japanese Plays. A seminal classic in its time, it provides a cross section of Japanese theater that gives the reader a sampler of its beauty...
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Hokusai is no doubt Japan's most famous artist.
Hokusai was not only a truly great artist.
He also sent a message to common people, who could afford to buy his low-cost prints. There was a secret message in every print! It is only revealed in the very last in the series!
Hokusai conveyed the beauty of majesty, the mount Fujijama, in life.
He conveyed the beauty of scenery — he said to people — look around you and see and enjoy the beauty of...
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This classic of Japanese studies presents extensive information about the history, culture and practice of Noh drama-one of Japan's most treasured dramatic art forms. Noh as an independent and original art form-ultimately destined to supersede the earlier Dengaku, Sarugaku and other song dances-incorporates the most significant elements of the former and especially of the Kusemai (tune dance). With it a new literary form may be said to have been created....
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Fondée vers 319-320 par Candragupta I er sur les ruines de l'empire Kushana, la dynastie des Gupta (IVe- VIe siècles) est considérée à juste titre comme l'apogée de la civilisation indienne. La majestueuse et inédite exposition présentée au Grand Palais à Paris...
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18) Rochers de lettrés. Itinéraires de l'art en Chine (Paris-2012): Les Fiches Exposition d'Universalis
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L'amateur d'art connaît les œuvres splendides produites en Chine pendant des siècles, par le pinceau, qu'il s'agisse de calligraphies ou de peintures, de rouleaux parfois verticaux et suspendus, parfois horizontaux, ou de pièces plus petites. Parfois ces œuvres ne jouent que dans des gammes de ..
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The Zen master and mountain hermit Stonehouse--considered one of the greatest Chinese Buddhist poets--used poetry as his medium of instruction. Near the end of his life, monks asked him to record what he found of interest on his mountain; Stonehouse delivered to them hundreds of poems and an admonition: "Do not to try singing these poems. Only if you sit on them will they do you any good."Newly revised, with the Chinese originals and Red Pine's abundant...
20) The Wild Geese
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In The Wild Geese, prominent Japanese novelist Ogai Mori offers a poignant story of unfulfilled love, set against the background of the dizzying social change accompanying the fall of the Meiji regime. The young heroine, Otama, is forced by poverty to become a moneylender's mistress. She is surrounded by skillfully-drawn characters-her weak-willed father, her virile and calculating lover (and his suspicious wife), and the handsome student who is both...
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