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What are some of Kenneth Rexroth’s notable works as a translator?

Kenneth Rexroth translated works from many world literatures, including Japanese and Chinese poetry. He is often credited with introducing East Asian poetry to American readers through translated collections such as One Hundred Poems from the Japanese (1955) and One Hundred Poems from the Chinese (1971). He also coedited the collections The Orchid Boat: Women Poets of China (1972) and The Burning Heart: Women Poets of Japan (1977).