Tang and Song Poetry Appreciation Dictionary

Author: Fu Demin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This Comprehensive Anthology of Tang and Song Poetry Appreciation aims to introduce the essence of Tang and Song poetry. It collects nearly 500 works from approximately 140 poets, including masterpieces by renowned figures, widely celebrated poems passed down through generations, and many hidden gems not found in other anthologies. Each selected work includes author biographies, detailed annotations, translations, appreciations, and exquisite illustrations, making the book rich in content, visually appealing, and a distinctive feature of this volume. The appendices at the end also include famous lines from Tang and Song poetry and explanations of related poetic terminology, which are highly valuable.
This book is a culmination of our efforts to learn from the research of predecessors, drawing from the strengths of various schools of Tang and Song poetry, and compiling over 400 outstanding works from renowned masters, presenting the cream of the crop. The editorial format of this book, in addition to the original poems, features special sections such as poet biographies, annotations, appreciations, and illustrations.
The "Poet Biographies" are concise yet informative; the "Annotations" clarify the meaning of the poems in a succinct and accurate manner; the "Appreciations" are written in an accessible, vivid, and elegant style, helping readers grasp the aesthetic essence of the original poems and cultivate their appreciation. The "Illustrations," in appropriate quantities, complement the visual imagery with the poetic scenes, triggering readers' synesthetic experiences.
Furthermore, we have compiled practical appendices. The "Brief Explanations of Poetic Forms, Rules, and Terms" provides readers with a quick guide to understanding the basics of Chinese poetic forms and rules, while the "Index of Famous Lines" allows readers to grasp the timeless masterpieces of Tang and Song poetry in a short time, achieving twice the result with half the effort.
We hope that this meticulously compiled Comprehensive Anthology of Tang and Song Poetry Appreciation will help readers better appreciate the masterpieces of Tang and Song poetry and savor their enduring charm.