The Beheaded Poetess is a book about the life of the T'ang Dynasty Nun and Poetess, Yu Xuanji. Two books in one: history and poetry. The work of Genevieve Wimsatt in her 1937 book: Selling Wilted Peonies is revised into Concrete Poetry throughout the book, with acknowledgements below each section and poem. Intermingled with the original translations of Yu Xuanji, with a modern day Poet Laureate Editing it, and including her own versions, homages to, and inspired by poems. She has combined her love of history with poetry to come up with a First Edition, winning combination. This book began as only an Homage to book, and somehow evolved into an accurate historical write, with many interesting facts worked in throughout the book. Included are a few illustrations. Truly a work of love by Jean Elizabeth Ward.
Chinese Tang Dynasty Poets, such as Li Bai, Wang Wei, Du Fu, Meng Haoran, Cao Cao, Qiwu Qian, Cen Can, Wang Jian, Pei Di, Lu Lun, Liu Changqing, Li Qi, Mu Mu, Du Mu, Xue Feng, Wen Tingyun, Wei Yingwu, Liu Juxi, Po Chu-I, Lo Bingwing, and 460 responsive poems by American Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward. In alphabetical order for an easy read.
This book is an Introduction to Tang Dynasty Poet Li He Chang-ji, with English Translations of The Chinese Songs and Ballads of Li He Chang-ji. An American Female paying an Homage to a Chinese Tang Dynasty Poet. With an introduction to Han Yu included. A few illustrations are within this charming, First Edition, alphabetized book, which will capture your heart and soul. NOT A TRANSLATION but an introduction to a most interesting poet.
In this third book of a series there are a few illustrations by the author, and several Anonymous Authors poems, and stories in rhyme. Barbara Anne Bushytail is a little red, blind Pekingese dog, who loves poetry, and so the author has written many poems for her and about her. Also included is a chapter of Barbara Loves Turtles: especially Tootsie the Turtle in her little tutu. A delight for children of all ages this 8 1/2 X 11" book of 141 pages.
The Book of Odes, or Shi Jing, is a 2008 release, English Edition, Many of the 305 Poems in the book deal with the lives of the common people, their daily occupations, their Joys, and sorrows, their hard work and duties in war. Then in the Warring States Period the state of Chu in the South produced a great poet: Qu Yuan (340-278 A.D.). He was the first Chinese poet whose name we know. When he saw that his state was approaching ruin and he could do nothing to save it, he drowned himself in the Miluo River.
Du Fu: Remembered, is illustrated, with both Chinese and English translations, and poetry inspired by and given homage to by American, Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward, who has not attempted to be perfectly concise, or figure out what Du Fu is saying. She writes whatever comes into her mind when she read Du Fu's poetry. For the reader who is searching for something different...you will find it a joy to delight your soul, no matter your nationality; alphabetized for an easy read. Not a Translation Manual.
Third in a continuing series by Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward: a love story based on historical facts about Mary Todd Lincoln and her husband, Abraham Lincoln. Illustrations within, poetry, prose, and quotes.
Times 12 point, Large print, Autumn Meditations is a book divided into half stories, verse, and prose from various American Authors, first published in 1851 as Autumn Leaves. The first half of the book is filled with poetry, and prose giving ... either an Homage to, or poems inspired by Tang Dynasty, Chinese Poets, such as Li Bai, Wang Wei, and Du Fu, ending with two pages of Tribute poems, and then 12 Zen Haiku Poems by Basho; preciously translated, now rearranged, and presented as a first edition, by Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward; acknowledgements below each poem, a delight for the eclectic taste in Literature; all ages will find something that will delight their soul, within this 149 page book, with frameable illustrations included.
JOHN BROWN (1800-1859) John Brown was an American abolitionist, born in Connecticut and raised in Ohio. He felt passionately and violently that he must personally fight to end slavery. In 1856, in retaliation for the sack of Lawrence, he led the murder of five proslavery men on the banks of the Pottawatomie River. He stated that he was an instrument in the hand of God. Brown did not end there. On Oct. 16, 1859, Brown and 21 followers captured the U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry. Brown planned the takeover as the first step in his liberation of the slaves, but it was taken the next morning by Robert E. Lee. Brown was hanged on Dec. 2, 1859. He became a martyr for many because of the dignity and sincerity that he displayed during his popular trial. Benet wrote "John Brown's Body," an epic about the Civil War. He framed his poem around the life and death of John Brown.
Who is it that does not love the Spring? Spring Meditations if filled with lovely quotes, thoughts, and poems about Spring, by Famous Poets old and new, representing many different countries. The author/editor has added many of her own poems between those of many wonderful Poets, from many times periods in history, and many countries. Spring Meditations is truly a delight for all ages.
The Chinese Tang Dynasty Poet, Wen Tingyun is a book his complete poems, with an introduction to Tang Poet Wei Yingwu, by American Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward, with poems inspired by and homages given. A delight for the reader; in alphabetical order with many Shape and Concrete poems included. Kimo poems and a few illustrations within this Historical Poetry book.
Several illustrations, along with a Mandala with Elvis Presley in it by the author. Various short poems, by Jean Elizabeth Ward, Han Dynasty Poets, Tang Dynasty Poets, Basho, Japanese Poet, Shakespeare, John Milton, Ezra Pound, John Donne, American Indian Poems, Kimo Poems, Haiku Poems, Senryu Poems, A Naani Poem; various styles and authors, with history intermingled. A delight for the reader without time to work out longer poems.A varying blent in alphabetical order, sure to please.
