Three Hundred Poems of Song Dynasty

Author: Jin Xingyao
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Among the selected collections of Song poetry, Qian Zhongshu's Selected Songs of the Song Dynasty and Jin Xingyao's Three Hundred Poems of the Song Dynasty are two highly acclaimed and influential works. Jin Xingyao's Three Hundred Poems of the Song Dynasty includes 337 poems and has been repeatedly reprinted since its first publication in 1986, remaining a bestseller. This collection is distinctive, with a fair and balanced selection of poems, featuring both timeless masterpieces and overlooked gems. For literature enthusiasts, it vividly captures the essence and style of Song poetry. Jin Xingyao places particular emphasis on the poet's attitude toward society and life, while also reflecting the Song people's mastery of language. Thus, the collection balances both the content and artistic expression of the poems, to some extent compensating for the limitations in Qian Zhongshu's selection due to historical context. This book is included in the required reading list for undergraduate students of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Tsinghua University.