Renditions no. 90 (Autumn 2018) melodious poetry but also his

melodious poetry but also his tempestuous love affairs and tragic death

and the acts of the outstanding ministers and generals in both camps

Through the sensitive and learned rendering of the translator

Chinese texts included

It is the nearest thing to a Chinese New Directions

Renditions no. 90 (Autumn 2018) melodious poetry but also hisRenditions no. 90 is a general issue featuring a selection of writings from different periods of Chinese history. We begin with excerpts from Meng Jiao's set of poems 'Grief in the Gorges' and three ci poems by Li Qingzhao . Other highlights comprise Cai Yuanpei's political allegory 'New Year's Dream' , and 'Water and Clouds' , a long and rather baroque essay by Shen Congwen showing sides of that important author we do not often see. Finally, we offer