Publisher's Synopsis
""A Well of Fragrant Waters"" is a biographical sketch of the life and writings of Hung Tu, written by Genevieve Wimsatt. Hung Tu was a Chinese poet and scholar who lived during the Tang Dynasty. The book explores his life, including his upbringing, education, and career as a government official. It also delves into his poetry, examining its themes and style, and provides a detailed analysis of his most famous works. Through this exploration, readers gain insight into the cultural and intellectual climate of China during the Tang Dynasty. The book is a comprehensive and engaging look at the life and work of one of China's most celebrated poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.