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Chinese Poetry From Zhou to Ming (1000BC-1647AD): The Dynasty-by-Dynasty Evolution of a Civilization From Ancient Hymns to Tang Taverns And Beyond by Arthur Waley

Chinese Poetry From Zhou to Ming (1000BC-1647AD): The Dynasty-by-Dynasty Evolution of a Civilization From Ancient Hymns to Tang Taverns And Beyond: Audiobook

According to The Books Insider's catalog data, the Chinese Poetry From Zhou to Ming (1000BC-1647AD): The Dynasty-by-Dynasty Evolution of a Civilization From Ancient Hymns to Tang Taverns And Beyond audiobook runs 6.4 hours unabridged, narrated by Charles Featherstone (about 4.3 hours at 1.5× playback speed).

6.4listening hrs
Essays & Anthologiesstore shelf
2026released
Free for new listeners

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What our data says

  • At 6.4 hours, it is shorter than 57% of the 4,590 Essays & Anthologies audiobooks in our catalog.

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About this listen

Chinese Poetry From Zhou to Ming (1000BC-1647AD): The Dynasty-by-Dynasty Evolution of a Civilization From Ancient Hymns to Tang Taverns And Beyond is an audiobook by Arthur Waley: a 6.4-hour unabridged recording, read by Charles Featherstone, released January 29, 2026, on the Essays & Anthologies and Poetry shelves.

The listen at a glance

Length
6.4 hrs
Narrated by
Charles Featherstone
Released
January 29, 2026
Format
Unabridged audiobook
Language
English
Store shelves
Essays & Anthologies, Poetry, Lessons in Philosophy
ISBN
9781918388329

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How long is the Chinese Poetry From Zhou to Ming (1000BC-1647AD): The Dynasty-by-Dynasty Evolution of a Civilization From Ancient Hymns to Tang Taverns And Beyond audiobook?

Chinese Poetry From Zhou to Ming (1000BC-1647AD): The Dynasty-by-Dynasty Evolution of a Civilization From Ancient Hymns to Tang Taverns And Beyond runs 6.4 hours unabridged. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 4.3 hours.

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Who narrates Chinese Poetry From Zhou to Ming (1000BC-1647AD): The Dynasty-by-Dynasty Evolution of a Civilization From Ancient Hymns to Tang Taverns And Beyond?

Chinese Poetry From Zhou to Ming (1000BC-1647AD): The Dynasty-by-Dynasty Evolution of a Civilization From Ancient Hymns to Tang Taverns And Beyond is narrated by Charles Featherstone.