Based on the previous study and specific characteristics of C-E translation of ancient books,the paper aims to probe into the relevant problems of C-E translation of ancient books from the perspective of reception theory,such as the choice of text,the realization of meaning and the reception of TL readers.

Studies on the translation of Chinese Classics into English have been carried out extensively.

This paper deals with three important questions in the translation of Chinese classics into English: why, who and how.

The translation of Chinese classics into English has not been attached much importance for a long period of time.

The author points out that for the first time in China this textbook explains in great detail the general principle for English translation of Chinese classics,i.

From the angles of diction, phrasing, and syntax, the paper makes a detailed classification and explanation of the language characteristics of the English translation of ancient Chinese poems by professor Xu Yuan-chong.

XU Yuan-chong has realized the goal of "three beauties" (semantic beauty, tonal beauty & formal beauty) set by himself in his English translation of ancient Chinese poems, but his unique and sophisticated translation techniques surpass his own methods of three "-ilizations"(generalization, equalization & specialization).