Classic Masterpieces of Poetry and Prose (Beautiful Writings Volume)

Author: Jin Yuanpu
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Poetry expresses aspirations, prose elucidates principles. With rhyme is literature, without rhyme is writing. Creating the heavens and earth, divine craftsmanship. China is a land of poetry, and even more so, the cradle of prose. The vast ocean of poetry and the flowing tide of prose, from the ancient "clear and rippling" source, have surged forward—Chinese history's rise and fall guide its course, while the profound depth of traditional culture stirs its soul. This is an Eastern miracle, where the dreamlike brush blooms into masterpieces, and the broken hair sharpens into exquisite verses. A short essay can become a timeless classic, a single line of verse can become a timeless aria. The reason lies in the small revealing the great, the subtle containing profound meaning, encompassing the mundane and extraordinary of the world, or interpreting the principles of human relationships. This book selects classic poems and beautiful prose from all eras, every word a jewel, every piece a masterpiece, with insightful comments by experts from prestigious Chinese departments of top universities.