A HARP WITH A THOUSAND STRINGS: A Chinese Anthology in Six Parts
London: The Pilot Press Ltd, 1944. First Edition. Hardcover. The selections in this wartime anthology examine various aspects of Chinese culture and its effect on the West. Divided into six parts: (1) A European View of China from Marco Polo to Aldous Huxley; (2) Chinese Themes in English Literature from Coleridge, Defoe to Auden and E.M. Forster; (3) A Chinese View of China containing a selection from Chinese biographies and autobiographies; (4) Cultural Links between China and the West in various fields discussed by Eileen Power, E.R. Hughes, Arthur Waley and others; (5) A Short Survey of Chinese Culture ranging from Fine Arts, Literature, to Butterflies and Flowers; and (6) A Selection of Folk-Lore and Traditional Writings, such as proverbs, nursery rhymes, humorous and satirical writings and fantasies. Also includes a selection of Chinese folk music. Octavo: xxiv, 536 p. with a folding chronological chart. Original blue cloth binding, with gilt titles. In the scarce dust jacket, which is sun faded along the spine with some occasional edgewear; otherwise very good. Very good / Very good. Item #77878
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