Selected Poems of Du Fu

Author: Zhang Zhonggang, Editor
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Du Fu is hailed as the "Sage of Poetry" and holds a in Chinese literary history. His poetry collection synthesizes the achievements of previous generations, encompassing vast content to form a poetic history of his era. Artistically, his works are profound and rhythmic, displaying mature and majestic style, deeply revered by later generations. Based on the latest research findings in academia, this book selects 193 representative poems of Du Fu, arranged in chronological order of creation, with detailed introductions and annotations, greatly benefiting the understanding and study of Du Fu's poetry. This series of ancient "Classical Poetry and Prose Masters" is curated by Zhonghua Book Company, selecting renowned works of poets and writers from various dynasties, compiling the latest research findings to provide a systematic and accessible poetry and prose anthology that balances academic rigor and readability. The publication was specially co-authored by over 30 experts and scholars from more than 20 institutions across the country.
1. The primary criterion for selecting works is their popularity, while also considering their ideological and artistic value.
2. The selected texts are primarily based on authoritative versions, especially authoritative compiled editions, without collation notes. General variant readings are not explained, while significant variations 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. Works and annotations are arranged chronologically; those without a clear chronology are grouped at the end of the chronological entries.
5. Below each poem, there are introductions and annotations. The introductions provide background information, themes, writing techniques, artistic features, and explanations of relevant names, places, and reign names, depending on the specific context. The annotations cater to the needs of general readers, with particular attention to explaining allusions, specialized terms, and difficult expressions. Obscure characters are annotated with Pinyin, and confusing sentences are elaborated upon.
Through reading this series, readers can gain a comprehensive and systematic understanding of outstanding poets and works in Chinese literary history, fostering spiritual resonance, enriching life experiences, or serving as a model for learning and imitation, thereby benefiting poetic creation.