Tang and Song Lyrics: Three Hundred Selections

Author: Zhong Zhenzhen et al / Country: Mainland China
Publisher:
Publishing Time: 1999-01-01
Features: The table of contents and introduction of this book are as follows:
1. Pusamang (Pinglin)
2. Yiqing'e ()
3. Yufu ()
4. Gongzhong (), etc.
This book aims to enhance people's classical literary education, foster a civilized and harmonious social atmosphere, promote the positive values of society, and elevate people's moral sentiments. The carefully selected 300 Tang and Song poems represent the highest level of the time, providing readers who love Tang and Song poetry with an opportunity to study and draw inspiration. Tang and Song poetry are the essence of ancient Chinese lyrical verse, renowned for their exquisite wording, beautiful rhythms, and melodious tones, and have long been cherished by people. In ancient times, young children learning to read and scholars seeking education attached great importance to its recitation. This is because reciting these poems allows one to fully appreciate the emotions and rhythms, as well as the brilliance of the verses, and to more deeply understand their artistic connotations. It is even said that reading "Three Hundred Tang Poems" extensively enables one to compose poetry without formal training. This shows that reciting Tang and Song poetry was an effective method and successful experience for ancient people in learning traditional culture. In the construction of socialist spiritual civilization today, activities to encourage the reading of Tang and Song poetry are beneficial for enhancing people's classical literary education, fostering a civilized and harmonious social atmosphere, promoting the positive values of society, and elevating people's moral sentiments. To this end, our publishing house has produced "Poetry and Painting · Three Hundred Tang Poems" and "Famous Artists' Illustrated Readings · Three Hundred Tang and Song Poems." To suit readers with a medium level of education, we have added Pinyin annotations for obscure characters in the poems that are difficult to read and recognize, as well as marked famous and widely quoted lines.