{"title":"Pauline Yu","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Pauline Yu collection, where the rich blend of Chinese culture and Western literature comes alive. Pauline Yu, an esteemed scholar and author, has captivated readers with her insightful biographies and memoirs. Her notable works, such as \u003cem\u003eChinese Songs in a French Key\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the intricate intersections of Eastern and Western thought, presenting a unique perspective that resonates with readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYu's writings are celebrated for their depth and clarity, providing an enlightening exploration of Chinese cultural heritage and its influence on Western intellectual traditions. Whether you are a dedicated scholar or a curious reader, Pauline Yu’s books offer a compelling journey into the nuances of cultural dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Yu’s expertly crafted narratives and experience a fascinating journey through history, philosophy, and literature. Her works are not just books; they are a bridge between worlds, offering readers a profound understanding of the cultural harmonies and diversities that shape our global community.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chinese-songs-in-a-french-key-by-pauline-yu-9780231209434","title":"Chinese Songs in a French Key","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early 1867, a book of poems stunned the French literary world. Titled \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Jade\u003c\/i\u003e, it featured Chinese calligraphy and named ancient Chinese poets as sources, leaving readers uncertain whether the collection was a translation or a French author’s invention. Though the book was published under a pseudonym, the author was quickly recognised as Judith Gautier, the young daughter of a prominent writer. Resembling neither contemporary French verse nor any conventional translation of the day, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Jade\u003c\/i\u003e opened the eyes of readers throughout Europe to classical Chinese poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChinese Songs in a French Key\u003c\/i\u003e tells the extraordinary story of the birth, rebirth, and rich afterlife of \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Jade\u003c\/i\u003e. Pauline Yu traces the research and creative process behind the book, including Gautier’s collaboration with a Chinese refugee known as Tin-Tun-Ling. She shows, through juxtapositions with original Chinese texts, how Gautier’s imaginative strategies conveyed core elements of Chinese poetry to a European audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYu explores how the work’s influence reverberated across French letters, Anglo-American modernist poetry, and the international history of translation. The story also unfolds within Gautier’s network of luminaries—such as Victor Hugo, Richard Wagner, and John Singer Sargent—and against the backdrop of France’s \"discovery\" of China through scholarship and plunder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing attention to Gautier’s audacity and accomplishments, this deeply researched and elegantly written book provides new perspectives on the surprising routes cultural transmission can take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46789515641068,"sku":"9780231209434","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8151043482270.jpg?v=1756958127"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/pauline-yu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}