Arthur Waley
Arthur David Waley was an English orientalist and sinologist who achieved both popular and scholarly acclaim for his translations of Chinese and Japanese poetry. Among his honours were appointment as Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1952, receiving the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1953, and being invested as a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in 1956.
Zen Buddhism, and Its Relation to Art
Discover how a 6th-century monk's teachings blossomed into an art movement, forever changing how we see enlightenment and creative expression.
By Arthur Waley
The Nō Plays of Japan
Ghosts, warriors, and lost loved ones meet on stage in ancient Japan, where fate and memory intertwine in a dance of sorrow and redemption.
By Arthur Waley
The Poet Li Po, A.D. 701-762
Discover the life and poetic legacy of a celebrated Chinese poet amidst the cultural richness of the Tang Dynasty, wine, nature, and fluctuating fame.
By Arthur Waley