Three Hundred Songs of the Song Dynasty

Author: Zhong Lei, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book focuses on selecting famous Song Dynasty lyric poets, such as the lyrics of Liu Yong, the literary rogue who first pioneered the slow-verse form; Su Shi’s lyrics, which treat poetry as lyrics; and the lyrics of Li Qingzhao, the most outstanding female lyric poet in Chinese history. Additionally, there are the lyrics of Xin Qiji, the bold and unrestrained lyric poet who stands tall and proud. To help you better appreciate the profundity of lyrics and more easily grasp their essence, we have annotated the more challenging words and phrases in the lyrics and provided translations for each poem. This allows you to enjoy these timeless, widely celebrated works with ease and pleasure, thereby experiencing the vastness of Chinese culture and appreciating its depth and breadth.
Furthermore, this book strives to retain the original classical Chinese text wherever it discusses the origins of Song Dynasty lyrics, with annotations provided for clarity. This enables readers to more accurately grasp the original meaning of the lyrics, better understand their artistic realm and emotions, and appreciate the historical context in which they were written. Annotations on the historical background are also included to ensure that the lyrics are not divorced from their historical context, allowing us to correctly understand both the lyrics and the history they reflect.
The second feature of this book lies in its extensive content. The number of selected lyrics far exceeds that of previous similar books, accompanied by exquisite illustrations. This allows you to enjoy the beauty of the words while also appreciating renowned landscape paintings, refreshing your mind and enriching your cultural appreciation.