Ancient Poems One Thousand Verses

Author: Fu Yufang
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Famous lines of classical Chinese poetry are like brilliant pearls in the treasure trove of Chinese cultural heritage. Their artistic conception and charm are like streams of clear water, cleansing and nurturing people's hearts and minds for thousands of years, providing diverse models for later generations' literary and artistic creation. To meet the growing spiritual and cultural needs of people and adapt to their fast-paced lifestyles, this book carefully selects over 1,200 famous lines from the vast ocean of classical Chinese poetry to delight readers. The content of the selected lines mainly includes: seasonal scenery, reflections on festivals, parting sorrow, unfulfilled talent, heroic aspirations, active progress, odes to labor, frontier landscapes, military records, sincere friendship, loyal love, expressing aspirations through objects, and concerns for the nation and its people. Each line in this book is annotated with the dynasty, author, and title, along with explanations. The explanations first clarify difficult characters and words, followed by a comprehensive interpretation. The main text is arranged in chronological order according to the dynasties in which the lines originated. An index of strokes for the famous lines is provided before the main text.