Nineteen Ways of Looking at Wang Wei is a book by Eliot Weinberger that explores different translations of a single poem by Tang Dynasty poet, Wang Wei. The book examines the art of translation and how it has evolved over time, highlighting the challenges and complexities involved in the process. Through examining 19 different translations of the same poem, Weinberger illustrates the variations in interpretation and style that can occur when translating from one language to another. The book is considered a classic study on translation and has been expanded to include even more ways of looking at Wang Wei. ( )