Compare and contrast the translations of two different poems (or sections of poems) from the Book of Odes 《詩經》. Your essay must examine the translators’ choice of words, their use or non-use of rhyme or metre and finally the accuracy of their translations. Do not quote long sections of the poems in your essay as these do not count toward the overall number of words.
Your essay must be written in English, adhere to the Modern Languages Association (MLA) style. Please use Times New Roman font (12pt), and make sure your essay is double-spaced. The essay must have an introduction with a clear thesis statement (the purpose, argument, aim of your essay). The introduction must be followed by a middle … Read more