Classic Ancient Songs 100 Pieces (Pinyin Version)

Author: Han Wenning
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The traditional culture of the Chinese nation is profound and long-standing. We have carefully compiled this "Children's Essential Reading Series" based on middle school Chinese textbooks and the Ministry of Education's recommended ancient poetry recitation list. Tang poetry, Song lyrics, Yuan qu (quatrains), and classical Chinese constitute the essence of Chinese literature and are the main content of this series. Poetry, lyrics, and qu represent a process and result of inheritance, continuously evolving and innovating throughout history. They mutually influence each other while maintaining their unique status. Classical Chinese, alongside the first three, is an indispensable important genre. Therefore, we have appropriately selected immortal works from different historical eras. Additionally, we have specially invited renowned painters to create colorful illustrations to enhance the artistic conception of the poems, lyrics, and classical texts. Explanations are provided to clarify the meaning and background of each piece, while Pinyin is added based on modern Mandarin pronunciation, with appropriate annotations of ancient pronunciation for word meanings and rhymes. Due to the length of classical Chinese texts, we only add Pinyin and annotations for difficult and challenging passages. At the end of the book, we provide an introduction to the authors' basic information and the writing characteristics of their works, enabling young readers to gain a comprehensive understanding and appreciation. It is essential for children to absorb beneficial literary nourishment from China's classical literature. As the saying goes, "Read three hundred Tang poems, and even if you can't write poetry, you'll be able to recite it." This highlights the importance of recitation. Many chapters in the book greatly benefit children in forming a correct worldview. This is a wonderful book to help children learn and grow. As you read, you will notice that your child's reading ability, literary cultivation, and writing skills are quietly improving.