2003•Journal of Guangzhou UniversityRequires access

Some Thoughts on Translation of Classical Chinese Poetry

Yifan Cai

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The paper expounds the possibility of translating classical Chinese verses and ditties, and of creating the beauty both in sense and sound in particular. By means of comparison between some examples, the paper indicates that good translation of classical Chinese verses and ditties is not beyond reach and to some extend, the beauty of traditional Chinese poems can be transferred in translation.

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Key concepts: Beauty, Poetry, Classical Chinese poetry, Translation (biology), Classical Chinese, Literature, Chinese poetry, Aesthetics