About this episode

This episode discusses the life and contributions of Stephen Owen, a prominent figure in Chinese poetry studies who recently passed away.

I am sad to report that Stephen Owen, a professor at Harvard University who wrote about Chinese poetry, just passed away at the age of 79 in Massachusetts. This short podcast talks a bit about one of the giants of the field.

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