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Arthur Waley

    August 19, 1889 – June 27, 1966

    Arthur Waley was a distinguished authority on Chinese language and literature whose works offered profound insights into Eastern culture. Celebrated for his numerous translations from the Chinese, his renderings provided Western readers with access to the richness of East Asian poetic and philosophical traditions. His unique approach captured the spirit and nuance of the original texts, making him a pivotal figure in the cross-cultural literary landscape.

    The Analects of Confucius
    The Poet Li Po
    Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon
    The Tale of Genji
    Monkey
    A Hundred and Seventy Chinese Poems