Tang Poetry Q&A

Author: Zhang Tianjian
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book presents a comprehensive introduction and critical analysis of Tang poetry in a unique question-and-answer format. Part I is titled "Tang Poetry Clarified," offering reasoned and engaging insights into some of the long-standing controversies in the study of Tang poetry. Part II is "Random Notes on Tang Poetry," providing macro-level evaluations of the debates, schools, and anecdotes surrounding Tang poetry. The entire book blends knowledge, practicality, interest, and academic rigor. It delves into questions layer by layer, unfolds step by step, covers a wide range of topics, and arranges its structure with clever ingenuity. It presents profound ideas in accessible ways and explores simple topics in depth, making it captivating and enjoyable for both the educated and the general public. It stands out as a remarkable work among contemporary books on Tang poetry research and popularization. This book is suitable for readers self-studying classical poetry as well as educators. Many of the famous Tang poetry pieces cited in the book have been included in primary, secondary, and high school curricula. The book offers fresh interpretations or additional information for educators to consider, demonstrating strong practicality. The main content of this book has been published twice under the titles "Tang Poetry Answering Difficulties" and "Interesting Stories of Tang Poetry" since the 1990s, with six reprints. It has been widely acclaimed by readers and remains consistently popular.