Illustrated 100 Poems of Tang Dynasty Quatrain

Author: Kangqiao
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book selects 100 well-known Tang poems and explains them in a relaxed and innovative way, divided into annotations, illustrations, poetic prose, poetic appreciation, and stories about the poems. It serves as both a beautiful collection and a helpful tool for students to better understand and memorize Tang poems. Based on our previous book "100 Masterpieces of Tang Poetry," this edition adds 100 exquisite illustrations, along with additional annotations and poet introductions, making it suitable for both learning and collecting. The Tang poetry of China is brilliant, profound, and lofty, embodying the essence of Chinese culture. Familiarizing oneself with and reciting some Tang poems can often cultivate temperament, enhance qualities, and leave a lifelong impression with immeasurable benefits. This book selects 100 well-known Tang poems and explains them in a relaxed and innovative way. Therefore, it serves as both a beautiful collection and a helpful tool for students to better understand and memorize Tang poems. The book is divided into four parts: First, the original poem and annotations. We have selected an ancient painting that matches the theme of each Tang poem as an illustration. Additionally, some poems include author biographies and portraits. Second, "Poetic Prose." We rewrite the Tang poems as prose, integrating explanations into the narrative. This allows the Tang poems to be understood as a whole. Third, "Poetic Appreciation." You can find answers to what makes each poem great and how to appreciate it. Fourth, "Stories of Poems." These may be stories about a specific poem, a poet, or general poetic knowledge. In short, reading these stories can provide more background information and help you better understand Tang poetry.