Philosophical Reflection in Yan Wan-li's "A Child Crying for Food".
This essay provides an in-depth analysis of a poem by Chinese poet Yan Wan-li. Written during the middle ages, Wan-li's (1127-1206) poem is studied here in the form of an English translation. It is interpreted in-relation to the relevant historical contexts of China, and viewed as a window to understanding the social compassion of Chinese life during this period. 6 pgs. 1 source.