Heart's Promise: Three Hundred Love Poems: Pocket Illustrated Text

Author: Shi Liangzhao Gai Guoliang Review
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: ""Reading three hundred poems of Tang poetry makes one a poet even without writing,"" is an old proverb. Whether reading this Three Hundred Love Poems can also complete the other half of the proverb is uncertain: but without selecting three hundred poems, it is indeed difficult to gain a comprehensive and clear understanding of the vast ocean of classical love poetry spanning three thousand years. It must be known that in the garden of ancient Chinese poetry, the blooming period of love poetry is the longest. Although the themes of love poetry often include lovers meeting, newlyweds' bliss, beautiful dreams, and steadfast vows, many works depict parting sorrows, unfulfilled desires, the destruction of happiness, and the shattering of souls. These poignant and lingering tragedies have become another captivating charm of ancient Chinese love poetry.