A Discussion on Masterpieces of Classical Chinese Poetry (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Wang Xuetai
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book is an academic monograph with the nature of a reference work, introducing important classical Chinese poetry collections. It includes over 1,100 books and presents the author's own opinions on the issues discussed in these collections. It covers poetry anthologies from the pre-Qin period to the modern era, poetry collections from different dynasties, and collections and individual works of ci poetry and qu poetry (including folk songs). It also includes discussions on poetry theory, ci theory, and qu theory from various dynasties. The book discusses approximately 1,100 important classical Chinese poetry collections. In addition to general introductions, it also offers the author's own insights on the cultural history, literary history, and textual history issues related to these collections.