The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain by Han Shan
Poems of the Legendary Hermit Poet of Ancient China
"The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain" is a compilation of poems by a legendary Chinese poet. The book is a collection of over 300 poems filled with wit, wisdom, and spiritual insight. The poet, a recluse who lived in the mountains, expresses his views on life, nature, and the impermanence of human existence through his deeply philosophical and often humorous verses. He is considered a significant figure in Chinese literature and his works have greatly influenced Zen Buddhism.
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- Published
- 600
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Classical chinese
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