Three Hundred Songs of the Song Dynasty

Author: Zhu Xiaozang (Republic of China)
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Ci (a form of poetry) is another type of poetic expression. As a widely used genre, Ci originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty. Due to its varying sentence lengths, it is also known as "long and short lines" or "Yuefu." In literary history, Ci is represented by Song Ci, which reflects its significant status as a literary form of its era. The compilation, selection, critique, and study of Song Ci began as early as the Song Dynasty. The work of compiling Song Ci was notably achieved by figures such as Xiao Dai, Mao Jin, Wang Pengyun, Wu Changshou, and Zhu Xiaozang. Among Song Ci anthologies, Zhu Xiaozang's Three Hundred Songs of the Song Dynasty is particularly noteworthy. It offers a moderate number of selections, with a focus on content and essence, making it relatively concise and refined. The anthology includes most of the experts and representative works of Song Ci, especially those of Zhou Bangyan, Jiang Kui, and the school of Wu Wenying. It also extensively collects works, leaving no gem unturned, and stands as a well-crafted and thorough selection.