Traditional Poetry: Recitation · Meter · Writing · Appreciation

Author: Yao Pu (Compiler)
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Publishing Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Every nation has its own poetry, each with its own characteristics. The Chinese nation has a long history, and traditional Chinese poetry has a profound heritage spanning thousands of years, undergoing several transformations. Learning traditional poetry serves two main purposes: appreciation and writing, both of which rely on essential tools—poetry tones and lyric tones. In modern times, there is also a distinction between old poetry tones and new poetry tones. Young students find it easier to write using modern poetry tones, as they align with modern Chinese pinyin, but to appreciate the poetry of predecessors, one must understand old poetry tones. In addition to the three general characteristics of being concise, comprehensive, and practical, this book also has three unique features: (1) Combining reading, meter, and writing; (2) Separate access to old tones (Pingshui Rhyme) and new tones (dual-track system); and (3) Suitable for beginners and advanced learners, as well as young, middle-aged, elderly, and young children.