Classical Tang Poetry

Author: Hai Yan / Cheng Bingxi (Editor) / Ma Yongxin / Zhang Hong (Illustrator)
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Tang poetry is a brilliant gem in China's literary treasury. The Complete Tang Poetry collection includes over 50,000 poems by more than 2,000 poets. The content of Tang poetry is diverse: it may celebrate mountains and rivers, praise frontier soldiers, express the hardships of the common people, criticize the corruption of the powerful, or reflect on life's emotions. These poems serve as mirrors reflecting the era, mirroring the poets' life experiences and social changes, as well as the ups and downs of the times. The Tang poems are concise in meaning, some clear and flowing, filled with the charm or struggles of life, making the reader feel as if they are present in the scene, vivid and tangible. Others are subtle and humorous, brimming with wise philosophical thoughts, provoking deep reflection and lingering resonance. Beyond their concise content, these poems are rich in rhythmic beauty, easy to recite and memorize. Reading Tang poetry can broaden horizons, enrich imagination, develop intellect, increase knowledge, and refine character. It has an immeasurable impact on improving readers' literary literacy, aesthetic ability, and personal qualities. Today's children face higher demands and social challenges, making it essential for them to possess higher qualities. Choosing a suitable and truly effective Tang poetry reader is therefore particularly important. This Classic Tang Poetry is tailor-made for children, considering their physical and mental development and the characteristics of the new era. The selected poems are widely loved, with some even being the works of young children during the Tang Dynasty. Each poem is accompanied by Pinyin and simple annotations, as well as illustrations to aid in understanding the meaning, reciting, and memorizing.