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| | Historical Figures, Ancient China, Poetry, Eastern Philosophy, Asian American Interest |
 | | Su Dongpo's life truly transcends the ages and is a shining example of dignity, ingenuity, courage and resilience. |
 | | In the brief introduction, Demi notes that Su Dongpo is fondly remembered to day as a 'statesman, philosopher, poet, painter, engineer, architect, and humanitarian who approached everything with joy and grace.' This picture-book biography portrays Su Dongpo with quiet admiration as a virtuous man who met difficulties with uncommon dignity and presence of mind. |
 | | Su Dongpo's poetry and Demi's images meld when she paints his words as illustrations: 'then suddenly the cliffs opened as if by the power of heaven. |
| www.leeandlow.com /books/sudongpo.html (1212 words) |
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