Appreciating Famous Poems of Chinese Dynasties -- New Century Reading Project (Illustrated Edition) (Complete Four Volumes)

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Publisher: International Cultural Publishing Company
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1. Expert Selection
Under the principle of promoting and popularizing Chinese traditional culture and offering readers exquisite spiritual nourishment, the selection and editing committee, composed of hundreds of experts and scholars, devoted their hearts and souls, painstakingly curated, and worked tirelessly for three years to complete this project.
2. Rich Content
This "project" includes renowned works from the pre-Qin era to the contemporary times, featuring both timeless classics and newly discovered masterpieces, truly a vibrant tapestry of literary excellence.
3. Well-Placed Target Audience
This "project" is designed to serve as a reference book for Chinese and history teachers in primary and secondary schools, an extracurricular reading material for students in higher education institutions, a trusted companion for lovers of history and literature, and a window for foreign friends to understand China and learn its culture.
4. Renowned Critiques
This "project" compiles critiques from dozens of famous scholars, including Su Shi, Shen Deqian, Chen Zeming, Zhang Yugu, Jin Shengtan, Fang Dongshu, Fang Hui, Hong Mai, Zhang Dali, Zhang Zongtai, Fan Jisui, Zhu Bian, Lu Xun, and Mao Zedong. Their diverse opinions and insightful remarks offer profound wisdom in concise words.
5. Ingenious Arrangement
This "project" selects representative works of various styles from historical masterpieces and classic texts. Based on the original text and annotations, it includes critiques from renowned scholars, introductions, appreciative essays, and sections such as "Gems of Historical Anecdotes," "Warm Readings of Classic Stories," and "Literary Facts in a Nutshell," providing readers with a rich and enjoyable learning experience.
6. Meticulous Design
The layout of this "project" is designed by experts, exuding elegance and sophistication, with text and illustrations interwoven for both aesthetic pleasure and ease of reading. Holding this volume in hand is like sipping a fine tea. Especially noteworthy are the thousands of exquisite illustrations, making the book a treasure for collection and appreciation.
Chinese Literature, a condensed essence of five thousand years of traditional culture—The New Century Reading Project, the spiritual feast of the new era in quality education.
As we step through the gateway of the new century, the traditional culture of the Chinese nation once again radiates its enduring brilliance, particularly our thousands of years of literature, like a clear stream flowing through the of history, becoming the most beautiful part of traditional culture and the vital and bonds of cultural inheritance. Those timeless and beloved masterpieces, like strings of pearls, leave with the delightful imagery of "pearls falling on jade."
The ancients said, "Three parts of a fine article depend on seven parts of reading." The emphasis on the beauty of sound and rhythm can be considered a distinctive feature of traditional Chinese literature. This is not only true for poetry and lyrics but also for prose and fiction. Those masterpieces, deeply imbued with worldly wisdom and philosophical insights, as well as rich in literary charm and rhythmic beauty, continue to leave readers with lingering fragrance and lingering echoes, offering profound spiritual enjoyment even after centuries.
In line with the purpose of promoting and popularizing traditional Chinese culture and offering readers exquisite spiritual nourishment, we proudly present the large-scale literary anthology, The New Century Reading Project. This project consists of four parts: The Appreciation and Reading of Famous Prose in Chinese History, The Appreciation and Reading of Famous Poetry in Chinese History, The Appreciation and Reading of Famous Lyrics in Chinese History, and The Appreciation and Reading of Famous Fiction in Chinese History, which will also be available to readers in the near future.
The compilation of this project holds a revolutionary significance for improving the cultural literacy of the entire nation, promoting the construction of socialist spiritual civilization, and laying a more solid cultural foundation for the advancement and development of China's advanced culture.