Essentials of Yuan Qu

Author: Deng Yuanxuan
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
Features: This is a popular reading material, designed for general readers. It provides a concise overview of the content and writing style of each category of qu poems, along with brief annotations, summaries, and comments on each piece. At the end of the book, there is an author bio. Based on the differences in content and themes, the selected qu poems are divided into twelve categories: Love, Friendship, Nostalgia, Historical Reflections, Ode to Objects, Landscape and Travel, Folk Customs, Personal Aspirations, Seclusion, World-Disgust, World-Warning, and National Concern. The book includes many famous qu poems, showcasing their content and artistic features.
As the ancients said: "Tang poetry, Song lyrics, and Yuan qu are each unique in their beauty, unable to be combined, yet they endure through the ages and remain unforgettable." Standing shoulder to shoulder with Tang poetry and Song lyrics, Yuan qu holds immeasurable value and achievement, making it well worth reading.