Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River

The Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River is an ancient Chinese poem created by Cao Zhi, a writer living in the state of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period (c. 220-280 CE). In his tale, Cao Zhi is returning from the capital to his own land when he stops at the Luo River for a rest, where he sees a vision of the goddess so powerful that he instantly falls in love with her. Cao sees a nymph of peerless beauty "as elegant as a startled swan and supple as a swimming dragon". Though he's swept away by her ethereal beauty, it's a love that isn't meant to be. With its high production values and amazingly-detailed-multi-page foldout spreads, this is a special book that will entice art lovers of all ages.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Mineditionus
Published: 01/01/2020
ISBN: 9789888341948
Pages: 78
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 11.30h x 11.50w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2020
School Library Journal 01/24/2020 pg. 1