"Jian Hai Shi Zhen -- Appreciating and Reading the Wonderful Couplet Matches of Famous People in Ancient and Modern Times"

Author: Yong Zhiqiang Compiler
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Publishing Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The art of couplets has a history spanning a thousand years, evolving from parallel couplets in regulated verse. They consist of an upper and lower couplet, requiring precise parallelism and harmonious tones. However, their sentence structures are more concise and flexible, ranging in length and adaptable. Despite their small size, couplets can encompass grandeur. A few words can capture the essence of life, the warmth and coldness of the world. They can be profound and lingering, tranquil and fresh, witty and humorous, or solemn and grave. Ancient sites and mountains, without couplets, fail to embody their spiritual beauty; scenic gardens, with couplets, enhance their charm and refinement. In wedding celebrations, couplets are indispensable for adding splendor; during New Year's festivities, they welcome spring. As a treasured gem of Chinese national art, couplets undoubtedly hold a unique advantage in the inheritance of national culture. Over millennia, countless masterful couplets have been created, and it is not easy to grasp their entirety. Gems from the Ocean of Couplets selects the finest and highlights the most precious, offering readers a delightful collection. When idle and at leisure, holding this book alone can bring joy, elevate the spirit, and broaden horizons—truly a delightful pastime.