You Should Know About Chinese Classical Poetry

Author: Wang Chenggang
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This book organizes its content by month as the horizontal axis and representative works as the vertical axis, systematically introducing renowned masterpieces and the development of classical Chinese poetry in our country. It also covers the rules of poetry and ci forms. For longer masterpieces, they are spread over two or three days, or excerpts suitable for general readers are selected. Very short poems are featured two per day. The selection of works prioritizes systematic coverage and then representative significance, highlighting key pieces while maintaining a balanced approach. Works by authors with significant or relatively important positions in the history of Chinese poetry are included as much as possible. Following the selected pieces of each historical period, there is a short introduction outlining the general characteristics of poetry during that period. By dedicating a small amount of time each day and maintaining perseverance, readers will gain a basic understanding of the masterpieces and developmental trajectory of ancient Chinese poetry within a year. It is particularly noteworthy that this book includes artworks by calligraphers and painters such as Wen Huasha, Qi Gong, Wang Xuezhong, Ouyang Zhongshi, and Zhang Huibin, allowing readers to appreciate both the masterpieces of ancient Chinese poetry and the exquisite works of contemporary calligraphy and painting, thereby deriving aesthetic enjoyment.