Published in 2002, the book includes an introduction to the poet and his work and an extensive bibliography. has for a millennium been widely considered the greatest poet in the Chinese tradition, and Hinton’s original translation played a key role in developing that reputation in America. The Selected Poems of Du Fu The Selected Poems of Du Fu is a collection of English translations of Chinese poetry by the Tang dynasty poet Du Fu, translated by Burton Watson. The author also of singular books of essays and poetry, Hinton has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, numerous N.E.A. Du Fu (Chinese: 杜甫; pinyin: Du Fu; Wade-Giles: Tu Fu, 712770) was a prominent Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty. Excerpt Du Fu, the eliciter of superlatives! Along with Li Bai (Li Po), he is frequently called the greatest of the Chinese poets. DAVID HINTON ’s original Selected Poems of Tu Fu was the first full-length verse translation of Tu Fu published in America. Read more Read less click to open popover Preeminent translator Burton Watson has selected 127 poems, including those for which Du Fu is best remembered and lesser-known works. and N.E.H … Preeminent translator Burton Watson has selected 127 poems, including those for which Du Fu is best remembered and lesser-known works. The Selected Poems of Tu Fu Poetry by Tu Fu Translated by David Hinton Tu Fu (712–770 C.E.)