Arthur Waley

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British orientalist and sinologist (1889-1966)

United Kingdom WritersLived 1889 to 1966 · aged 76

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Arthur David Waley was an English orientalist and sinologist who achieved both popular and scholarly acclaim for his translations of Chinese and Japanese poetry.

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E-maki scroll painting of The Tale of Genji (ch. 5 - 若紫 "Young Murasaki") by Tosa Mitsuoki, (1617-91)

Li Bai in Stroll, by Liang K'ai (1140-1210)

Awards 6

1955Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America

1950Prix Stanislas Julien

1942James Tait Black Memorial Prize

King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry

Companion of Honour

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Connected to Arthur 6

James LeggeAlso won Prix Stanislas Julien George OstrogorskyAlso won Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America

Gitta SerenyAlso won James Tait Black Memorial Prize

Stevie SmithAlso won King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry

John McEwenAlso won Companion of Honour

Ninette de ValoisAlso won Companion of Honour

About this person

Arthur David Waley was an English orientalist and sinologist who achieved both popular and scholarly acclaim for his translations of Chinese and Japanese poetry. Among his honours were appointment as Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1952, receiving the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1953, and being invested as a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in 1956.

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