Birth: 1889-08-19
, Royal Tunbridge Wells
Death: 1966-06-27
, Londres
Arthur Waley was a renowned British sinologist and translator, known for his translations of classic Chinese and Japanese works into English. His ability to convey the cultural and literary richness of the East to a Western audience was fundamental to the dissemination of these works.
Waley stood out for the elegance and fidelity of his translations, which allowed classics such as "The Tale of Genji" and "Water Margin" to gain a new audience. His passion for Asian literature and his deep knowledge of Eastern languages and cultures established him as a central figure in Asian studies and comparative literature.
