Rime of the Poetic Arts

Author: Che Wanyu
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Exquisite printing, collecting classics, comes with a beautiful bookmark, dual-color illustrations, and includes detailed translations and appreciations. The "Chinese Traditional Culture Classics Library" series selects one hundred renowned classics from Chinese history, covering fields such as ancient philosophy, history, geography, literature, and science. These immortal historical masterpieces and widely beloved, time-honored selections are presented to readers in modern translations. This series is published in a dual-color format, allowing readers to enjoy both the text and famous landscape paintings. The selected illustrations are sourced from collections such as "Jieziyuan Painting Manual," "Yipintang Painting Manual," and "Sanhxitang Treasure of Paintings." The combination of appreciation and visual delight evokes a sense of tranquility and refreshment.
The Chinese nation has a millennia-old history of civilization, creating a splendid ancient culture that has left humanity with abundant spiritual treasures. These classics not only played a significant role in the formation and development of the Chinese nation but also continue to hold great practical significance today. They help people correctly understand national history, receive patriotic education, cultivate moral sentiments, enhance the cultural quality of the entire nation, and promote the prosperity of socialist culture. They are the cultural essence of our Yellow River descendants and have shaped the spirit of our Chinese nation.
To inherit our excellent cultural heritage and carry forward the legacy of our ancient civilization, we have launched the "Chinese Traditional Culture Classics Library" series. Adhering to the principle of innovation while upholding tradition, this series selects a variety of classic works from Chinese history, philosophy, and literature for modern translations. We first focus on selecting immortal masterpieces from ancient philosophy, history, geography, literature, and science, while also including famous, widely loved, and time-honored selections. Considering the need for popularization and the target audience, most of these works are abridged translations, with selected portions annotated for accuracy and readability. This approach helps readers navigate the complexities and difficulties of ancient texts, making it easier to engage with the essence of Chinese ancient culture in a fast-paced modern era. The goal is to make the classics accessible and enjoyable for the elderly, middle-aged, and young alike, ensuring that everyone can benefit from them.