The Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River is an ancient Chinese poem created by Cao Zhi, a writer living in the state of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period (c. 220-280 CE). In his tale, Cao Zhi is returning from the capital to his own land when he stops at the Luo River for a rest, where he sees a vision of the goddess so powerful that he instantly falls in love with her. Cao sees a nymph of peerless beauty “as elegant as a startled swan and supple as a swimming dragon”. Though he’s swept away by her ethereal beauty, it’s a love that isn’t meant to be. With its high production values and amazingly-detailed-multi-page foldout spreads, this is a special book that will entice art lovers of all ages.
- ISBN: 9789888341948
- Published: 2020 , mineditionUS
- Themes: ancient China, Folkore, Myths and legends
- Descriptors: Asia, China, IBBY's Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Poetry
- No. of pages: 78