The Same Moon Shines on All: The Lives and Selected Poems of Yanagawa Seigan and Kōran
Jonathan Chaves's book presents an in-depth analysis of one of Japan's major writers of kanshi (Chinese-language poetry), and his wife, also a master of kanshi.
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What Painter Could Ever Capture This?: Poetry of the Four Lings of Song China
This is Jonathan Chaves' new book on late-Song Chinese (1127-1279) poets Weng Juan (翁卷), Xu Zhao (徐照), Xu Ji (徐璣), Zhao Shixiu (趙師秀). This book is the first on these poets in any Western language.
These poems by Jonathan Chaves explore varying worldviews and religions, eventually discovering theosis and spiritual growth. Humor plays a role, as it too can be revelatory.
A History of the Chinese Language (2nd ed.)
A History of the Chinese Language by Hongyuan Dong provides a comprehensive introduction to the historical development of the Chinese language from its Proto-Sino-Tibetan roots in prehistoric times...
