Waley

American

[wey-lee] / ˈweɪ li /

noun

Arthur Arthur David Schloss, 1889–1966, British translator of Chinese and Japanese literature.

Waley British

/ ˈweɪlɪ /

noun

Arthur. real name Arthur Schloss. 1889–1966, English orientalist, best known for his translations of Chinese poetry

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Waley missed the first two games because of injury but now appears to be in top form.

From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2023

Waley regarded gorgeous prose as more important than accuracy.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 20, 2015

Amateur Sam Waley Cohen will be on board.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2015

Waley said: "He got very ill in the army – then he went a bit sort of bonkers."

From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2010

Lyfe of Saynt Katherine, printed by Waley, 4to.——iii.

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