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1st book of the series A Sincere Collection of Poems
MIRROR HEART
Chinese Poetry and Calligraphy Collection
Mirror Heart: A Collection of Sentimental Chinese Poetry
Experience the timeless beauty of Chinese poetry with Mirror Heart, a collection that transcends time, culture, and generations. This anthology features twenty-one sentimental poems, written over the past year, that connect the present to the past and offer a glimpse into the wisdom of our ancestors.
Whether you're a dreamer, a lover of beauty, or a creator of any age, it is sure to inspire and delight. Let the Mirror Heart take you on a journey of discovery and enlightenment.
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Originally published under the pen name Kouji Komatsubara
2023
Mirror Heart | Chinese Poetry and Calligraphy Collection (Japanese/Chinese/English Trilingual; Multimedia, Calligraphy, and Colour Photography Edition)
Mirror Heart | Chinese Poetry and Calligraphy Collection (Japanese Edition)
Multilingual Editions
Mirror Heart | Chinese Poetry and Calligraphy Collection (Japanese/Chinese/English Trilingual; Multimedia, Calligraphy, and Colour Photography Edition)
Translated into modern Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and English, this illustrated calligraphy and colour photo edition allows readers from all walks of life to enjoy the beauty of Chinese poetry. Originally written in Classical Chinese and rhymed in Cantonese, the poems have first been translated into Classical Japanese through Kanbun Kundoku, making them accessible to those interested in classical literature. With recordings and a pronunciation guide, readers can fully immerse themselves in the world of Chinese poetry.
Translation: Japanese (Modern in Shinjitai and Classical in Kyujitai), Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English
Includes appreciation response pages decorated for writing reflections on.
Book Size: JIS B40 Shinso (103 x 182 mm / 4.05 x 7.17 in)
Format: Vertical Paperback, Electronic Book
Includes 43 premium colour photographs and 65 calligraphy illustrations. (108 total)
Japanese Editing: Hiroko Yamamoto, Joel Mashita
English Editing: Chi-Chung Oliver Yen
Photography: Chi-Chung Oliver Yen, Jonathan Enoch Chan, Jonathan Tse
Foreword: Christian Tse
Chinese Audio and Proofreading: Jade Zhang
Published May 8 2023 with the following distributors:
Print ISBN: 979-8-9881185-0-3
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Ebook ISBN: 979-8-9881185-1-0
Apple Books
Japanese Editions
Mirror Heart | Chinese Poetry and Calligraphy Collection (Japanese Edition)
Translated into modern Japanese, this single language edition allows readers from all walks of life to enjoy the beauty of Chinese poetry. Originally written in Classical Chinese and rhymed in Cantonese, the poems have first been translated into Classical Japanese through Kanbun Kundoku, making them accessible to those interested in classical literature. With recordings and a pronunciation guide, readers can fully immerse themselves in the world of Chinese poetry.
Translation: Japanese (Modern in Shinjitai and Classical in Kyujitai)
Includes appreciation response pages decorated for writing reflections on.
Book Size: JIS B40 Shinso (103 x 182 mm / 4.05 x 7.17 in)
Format: Vertical Paperback, Electronic Book
Includes 65 calligraphy illustrations.
Japanese Editing: Hiroko Yamamoto, Joel Mashita
Foreword: Christian Tse
Published May 8 2023 with the following distributors:
Print ISBN: 979-8-9881185-2-7