Selected Poems of Lu You (Extra Small Format)

Author: He Jian, Lü Qingye, et al.
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Publishing Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Poetry and lyrics are one of the most profound and charming forms of classical Chinese literature. Due to their full embodiment of the characteristics of the Chinese language, they possess both literary and musical artistic qualities. In a concise form, they contain rich and profound meanings, making them favored by both authors and readers. The widespread participation in poetry and lyrics is unparalleled by other forms. To this day, poetry and lyrics still have a large number of enthusiasts both domestically and internationally: numerous amateur writing groups, a wealth of related reading materials, and a multitude of poetry websites all demonstrate the strong vitality of this classical form in the modern era. Lu You was a great patriotic poet, and his poems covered all styles and were skillfully crafted. He had both a powerful and vigorous, spirited side and a subtle, elegant, and serene side, representing the highest level of Southern Song poetry. His lyrics also demonstrated remarkable artistic skill. This book carefully selects 188 of Lu's poems and 22 of his lyrics, arranged chronologically by creation date. Each piece includes title explanations and annotations, which compile years of research by the annotators, providing great help for those seeking a deeper understanding of Lu You and his works.