A Dictionary of Appreciating Famous Lines of Chinese Poetry and Prose

Author: Fu Demin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This series consists of 13 volumes, including: "A Dictionary of Appreciation of Three Hundred Tang Poems," "A Dictionary of Appreciation of Three Hundred Song Lyrics," "A Dictionary of Appreciation of Tang and Song Poetry," "A Dictionary of Appreciation of Tang and Song Lyrics," "A Dictionary of Appreciation of Tang and Song Poetry and Lyrics," "A Dictionary of Appreciation of Tang Poetry," "A Dictionary of Appreciation of Song Lyrics," "A Dictionary of Appreciation of Yuan Qu," "A Dictionary of Appreciation of Chinese Poetry and Lyrics," "A Dictionary of Appreciation of Chinese Prose," "A Dictionary of Appreciation of Famous Lines of Chinese Poetry and Lyrics," "A Dictionary of Appreciation of Guwen Guanzhi," and "A Dictionary of Appreciation of the Records of the Grand Historian." The target readers of this book are readers with a medium level of education, especially primary and secondary school students. It serves as a cornerstone for quality-oriented education, so its design is not based on literary history but rather on the needs of readers, emphasizing the functional aspect of the dictionary. It does not rely solely on literary history eras or literary genres but is flexible and adaptive. It includes dictionaries of appreciation organized by literary history eras as well as specialized dictionaries of appreciation. It can be said to be innovative and uniquely ingenious. After each famous work, annotations are provided to enhance readers' understanding. The appreciation texts are both accessible and engaging. The book also features numerous illustrations in imitation of embroidery, adding liveliness to the layout and making it even more pleasing to the eye.
The "Dictionary of Appreciation of Famous Lines of Poetry and Lyrics" compiles over 2,000 enduring, widely acclaimed, and valuable lines of poetry and lyrics. The selected classics span more than 2,000 years, from Confucius' compilation of the Classic of Poetry to Lu Xun's works during the Republic of China. Each line of poetry or lyric is annotated with the dynasty, author, and source, and the original text is provided for comparison, allowing readers to grasp the full context. Each line is accompanied by precise annotations, making it suitable for reading, reference, and application. The book offers concise and insightful commentary on the artistic value of the poetry and lyrics, aiming to highlight key points and reveal subtle nuances.
The "Dictionary of Appreciation of Famous Lines of Poetry and Lyrics" will undoubtedly benefit in their study, appreciation, and use of classical Chinese poetry and lyrics and is worth preserving as a lifelong classic.