Tang and Song Ci Appreciation Dictionary

Author: Fu Demin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Tang and Song Ci poetry flourished from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period to the Northern and Southern Song dynasties, reaching its pinnacle. From short Ci to medium and long forms, it boasts a succession of masterpieces and a diverse array of schools, each with unique styles, with masterpieces as abundant as forests. The Comprehensive Anthology of Tang and Song Ci Appreciation is a collection of over 400 selected masterpieces from various schools of Tang and Song Ci poets, curated on the foundation of learning from and building upon the achievements of predecessors. It gathers the cream of the crop. In addition to the original poems, the book features special sections such as brief introductions to the poets, annotations, appreciations, and illustrations.
The "Introduction to the Poets" aims for brevity and clarity; the "Annotations" clarify the meaning of the poems with conciseness and accuracy; the "Appreciations" are written in an accessible yet vivid and elegant style, helping readers grasp the aesthetic essence of the original poems and cultivate their temperament. The "Illustrations" provide visual reflections that complement the poetic imagery, triggering readers' synesthesia. Additionally, we have compiled practical appendices. The "Introduction to Ci Forms" offers a quick guide to understanding the basics of Ci forms, while the "Index of Famous Lines" allows readers to grasp the timeless masterpieces of Tang and Song Ci in a short time, achieving twice the result with half the effort. May our meticulously compiled Comprehensive Anthology of Tang and Song Ci Appreciation help readers better appreciate the masterpieces of Tang and Song Ci and savor their profound and lyrical charm.