99 Excellent Tang and Song Lyric Poems

Author: Fu Mingwei
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: The Tang-Song Ci poetry is a splendid legacy of ancient Chinese literature. The 99 Excellent Ci Poems of the Tang and Song Dynasties introduces 8 poets from the Tang Dynasty and 44 poets from the Song Dynasty, showcasing their outstanding masterpieces. It presents the evolutionary trajectory of Ci poetry through its different developmental stages, highlighting renowned masters and notable figures, while also including poets who had a significant influence on the development of Song Ci. The book clearly exhibits the keen and profound emotional sensibilities and experiences of Song Dynasty poets. The selected works largely reflect the artistic style of the author. At the end of each Ci poem, there is a brief biography of the poet, along with annotations on its ideological content and artistic features, providing readers with a guide for appreciation. The book recreates the charm of Tang-Song Ci, offering readers a collection that is (artwork and text interwoven) and (poetic realms reflecting each other), enabling a comprehensive understanding of the works of master poets.