Watson's account of Chinese writing from the time of the Chou dynasty (1100--249 B.C.) to the Latter Han (25-220) is accompanied by a chronology, biographical information, and a selected list of translations.
Early Chinese Literature by Burton Watson is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the rich literary tradition of ancient China. The book covers a vast range of texts, from the earliest known works of Chinese literature to the Tang dynasty, including poetry, philosophy,...