Poet Loves Traveling: Six Hundred Ancient Poems About Famous Scenic Spots in China

Author: Chen Zhenfan, selected and edited
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Publishing Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The poems selected in this anthology range from the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. The included (quatrain) and (regulated verse) are short and easy to memorize. Selection Principle: As long as a poem has something worth savoring, it is included regardless of the poet's fame or status. Biographical information such as the poet's name, style name, place of origin, academic title, official position, posthumous title, and works are all annotated. Annotations: They are drawn from historical records, local gazettes, personal notes, and mythological texts, mostly quoted in full to help readers understand the context. If an annotation is repeated, it is noted to avoid readers having to refer back to previous explanations. The addresses of famous scenic spots and historical sites are generally based on records in local gazettes and famous books. However, where discrepancies exist, the editor provides their own insights based on other sources.