Theory of Tang Poetry Style

Author: Wang Mingju
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Publishing Date: 2001-07-01
Features: During the Tang Dynasty of our country, poets were as numerous as the clouds, and the tide of songs was as vast as the sea. The styles of poetry were diverse and colorful, like a flower in a thousand forms, with a tapestry of hues. With its dazzling brilliance, Tang poetry shines upon the world. It is a treasure trove of human culture and a pride of the Chinese nation. It possesses an endless charm. As long as you get close to it, you will be conquered by its irresistible artistic appeal. The scroll of Tang poetry presented before your eyes is breathtaking. If you believe in Buddha, you might find yourself on the mountain path, looking left and right, lost in admiration, intoxicated beyond words! It takes you into a realm of wonderful imagination, where you can roam freely: Sometimes, you feel as if standing at the pinnacle of the era, overlooking all things and gazing into the future, singing with passion; Sometimes, you are like a warrior who charges into battle and dies for the country, fighting fiercely with a heroic spirit; Sometimes, you resemble a scholar who roams the mountains and rivers, wading in clear streams, with a serene and detached demeanor; Sometimes, you are like a wise and capable person who cares about the people's suffering and alleviates the nation's worries, with deep and calm competence; Sometimes, you are like lovers whispering softly under the moonlight by the flowers, entwined in tender affection and gentle emotions. These are just a few examples that demonstrate: Tang poetry and its styles possess an indescribable, heart-stirring power.