Record of Famous Song Dynasty Poets' Lyrics

Author: Ye Jiaying
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The author introduces the development of Ci poetry from the late Tang and Five Dynasties periods, starting with Wen Tingyun and Wei Zhuang, up to the late Northern Song period with Zhou Bangyan. The book briefly outlines the evolution of Ci poetry before the Southern Song dynasty and the impact of this stage on the later development of Southern Song Ci. Based on years of learning and teaching experience, the author has categorized the evolution of Ci into three distinct stages, each forming three different types of Ci: song lyrics, poetic Ci, and prose-like Ci. Initially, when Ci poetry first emerged, it was originally song lyrics that could be accompanied by music. Since it was initially popular among the common people in the streets and markets, it was relatively popular and accessible.