Mr. Tongcheng's Annotations on the Poems of the Tang Dynasty

Author: [Jin] Yuan Haowen
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Publishing Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This book is a distinctive and influential collection of Tang Dynasty seven-character regulated verse, as well as the first specialized anthology of Tang poems in Chinese history. The collection includes works from ninety-six Tang Dynasty poets, totaling five hundred and ninety-seven poems, most of which express sentiments of reflection on the times and display a strong and vigorous style. Since its publication, annotated and critically analyzed editions have been continuously produced through the generations. The facsimile edition is based on the 1914 red-printed edition of Tongcheng Master’s Annotations to Tang Poetry’s Praise, edited by Xing Zhixiang of Nan Gong. Readers can enjoy reciting these renowned Tang Dynasty poems while also witnessing the style of the great master of the Tongcheng School through the annotations and markings.