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/way"lee/, n.Arthur (Arthur David Schloss), 1889-1966, British translator of Chinese and Japanese literature.
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Waley, Arthur David — ▪ British translator original name Arthur David Schloss born Aug. 19, 1889, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, Eng. died June 27, 1966, London English sinologist whose outstanding translations of Chinese and Japanese literary classics into English… … Universalium
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Waley (Schloss), Arthur — (1889–1966) British orientalist. While working at the British Museum as assistant keeper of prints and drawings, Waley wrote scholarly works on Chinese history and philosophy. He was, however, best known for his popular translations of… … Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament
Waley — /ˈweɪli/ (say waylee) noun Arthur (Arthur Schloss), 1889–1966, British translator of Chinese poetry …
