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(English Sinologist and Orientalist) Arthur Waley, an accomplished English orientalist and sinologist, is renowned for his translations of Chinese and Japanese poetry. His works span a diverse range of classical literature, including poetry, novels, and philosophical texts, demonstrating his exceptional fluency in both languages. Waley's deliberate choice to avoid academic positions and instead focus on making these literary traditions accessible to a broader audience has been pivotal in introducing the literary cultures of East Asia to the Western world.
