Song Ci Appreciation Dictionary

Author: Fu Demin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The Song Lyrics are exquisitely beautiful, passed down through the ages, widely acclaimed, and cherished by readers across generations. The Song Lyrics Appreciation Dictionary is a comprehensive collection of over 400 outstanding Song Dynasty lyrics from various schools of thought, based on our study and reference to the research of predecessors. It gathers the essence of Song Dynasty historians. In addition to the original lyrics, the book features special sections such as Author Profiles, Annotations, Appreciations, and Illustrations. The Author Profiles are concise yet informative; the Annotations clarify the meanings of the lyrics in a succinct and accurate manner; the Appreciations are written in an accessible, lively, and elegant style, helping readers grasp the aesthetic essence of the original lyrics and cultivate their temperament. The Illustrations, provided in moderation, complement the lyrical scenes visually, triggering readers' synesthesia. Additionally, we have compiled practical appendices. The Introduction to Lyric Forms offers readers a shortcut to understanding the basics of Song Lyrics, while the Index of Famous Quotes allows readers to grasp the timeless and widely sung verses of Song Lyrics in a short time, achieving twice the result with half the effort.