Selected Poems of the Two Han Dynasties: Renowned Masters of Classical Poetry

Author: Cao Daoheng
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book selects 190 poems from the Han Dynasty (from the Chu-Han period to Jian'an), providing detailed title explanations and annotations. It is divided into three parts: The upper part contains nearly 70 poems, which are Han Dynasty folk songs from the Yue-Han and Han periods; the middle part has over 40 poems, which are anonymous ancient poems (including the "Su-Li poems"); the lower part contains nearly 80 poems, which are works by named authors, with extensive selections except for the "Three Caos." This book is characterized by its rigorous selection and concise annotations, offering great help in understanding the style of Han Dynasty poetry. This series of classical "Poetry and Prose Masters" is a collection of famous works by renowned poets and writers from various dynasties, compiled by Zhonghua Book Company, featuring the latest research findings. It provides a systematic and accessible selection of poetry and prose that balances academic quality and readability, catering to both scholars and general readers. The compilation was specially invited by more than 30 experts and scholars from over 20 institutions.
1. The primary criterion for selecting works is their popularity, while also considering their ideological and artistic value.
2. The selected texts are based on authoritative versions, particularly authoritative edited editions, without collation notes. Generally, variant readings are not explained, but significant ones are noted in the annotations.
3. Each book includes an "Introduction" before the main text, providing a comprehensive and concise evaluation of the selected authors, works, and related content.
4. The works and their annotations are arranged chronologically. Works that cannot be dated are grouped at the end of the chronological entries.
5. Below each poem or prose piece, there are "Title Explanations" and "Annotations." The title explanations provide background information, themes, writing techniques, artistic features, and introductions to relevant names, places, and reigns, depending on the specific context. The annotations address the needs of general readers, with special attention to explaining allusions, technical terms, and difficult expressions. Obscure characters are annotated with Pinyin, and confusing sentences are explained in detail.
By reading this series, readers can gain a comprehensive and systematic understanding of outstanding poets and works in the history of Chinese literature, fostering spiritual resonance, enriching life's interests and experiences, or providing models for learning and imitation, which is beneficial for the creation of poetry and prose. This book selects 190 poems from the Han Dynasty (from the Chu-Han period to Jian'an), providing detailed title explanations and annotations. It is divided into three parts: The upper part contains nearly 70 poems, which are Han Dynasty folk songs from the Yue-Han and Han periods; the middle part has over 40 poems, which are anonymous ancient poems (including the "Su-Li poems"); the lower part contains nearly 80 poems, which are works by named authors, with extensive selections except for the "Three Caos." This book is characterized by its rigorous selection and concise annotations, offering great help in understanding the style of Han Dynasty poetry.