Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Series Editor’s Preface ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. Introduction 1
6. ONE Bronze Pillars 5
7. TWO Articulating the Purposive Mind 37
8. THREE Off to Revolve Around the North Star 65
9. FOUR The Hardship of Travel on the Efflorescent Trail 97
10. FIVE Viewing the Radiance of the Esteemed Kingdom 127
11. SIX The Celestial Fragrance 163
12. Notes 199
13. Poets and Poem Titles 233
14. Glossary: Vietnamese, Mandarin, Korean 239
15. Works Cited 249
16. Index 263
17. About the Author 269