China Institute at 92nd Street Y

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This survey explores China’s rich literary history which dates back over 2000 years with the Book of Songs--the foundation of Chinese literary culture. Works by famous poets such as Du Fu, Li Bai, and less known but equally great poets are introduced. The worlds of literature and culture during the dawning years of the Qing Dynasty--around the 18th century--are also discussed.

The Book of Songs and Songs of the South:
The Sources of Chinese Literature and Han Poetry
Tuesday, January 8 ~ 6:30-8 PM

The Tang and Song:
Golden Years of Classical Chinese Poetry
Tuesday, January 15 ~ 6:30-8 PM

The Story of the Stone and Literati Painting:
Last Flowering of Traditional Chinese Literature
Tuesday, February 5 ~ 6:30-8 PM

Ben Wang is China Institute’s Senior Lecturer in Languages and Humanities, and an award-winning translator.

*Held at 92nd Street Y
(1395 Lexington Avenue @ 92nd St.)
$20 member / $25 non-member (per lecture)
$60 member / $65 (all 3 lectures)
For tickets, call 92nd Street Y box office 212-415-5500
or visit www.92Y.org and register with CODE CH1

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