Spring Essence
The Poetry of Ho Xuan Huong, Translated by John Balaban
John Balaban, an accomplished poet, has translated the poems of Ho Xuan Huong, an eighteenth century Vietnamese concubine who wrote subtly risque poems as a vehicle for social criticism and commentary. Ho Xuan Huong, whose name means "Spring Essence," used her literary talent to defy the conventions of her time. This book has received wide-ranging attention, including a citation by President Clinton during a state dinner in Vietnam.
ISBN: 1-55659-148-9
The Poetry of Ho Xuan Huong, Translated by John Balaban
$15.00
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