Arthur Waley
Arthur Waley
Arthur Waley was a renowned British Orientalist and translator, born on August 19, 1889, in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England. With a deep fascination for Asian cultures and languages, Waley dedicated his career to exploring and interpreting ancient Chinese and Japanese texts. His scholarly work significantly contributed to Western understanding of Eastern philosophy and literature, and he is celebrated for his meticulous translations and insightful interpretations.
Personal Name: Arthur Waley
Birth: 1889
Death: 1966
Arthur Waley Books
(6 Books)
Arthur Waley, whose books and translations have done so much to bring the literature and thought of China and Japan to English readers, has created a charming book by weaving together the words of the Chinese philosophers themselves with background history and explanatory comment.
