Selected poems from Mingru Study

Author: Cheng Duanki
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Publishing Date: 2003-03-01
Features: This book is part of the New Millennium Universal Library series, serving as an effective aid in exploring the origins of cultural and academic studies and delving into the depths of contemporary knowledge. It is one of the sixth series of traditional cultural books, representing a valuable collection of ci poems with significant documentary and selective value. Most of the ci poets included are from the late Song Dynasty, making this book a crucial reference for research on Song Dynasty ci poetry.
Excerpt: The first excerpt is a left-right structure with "mountain" () on the left and "offer" () on the right. The second excerpt is also a left-right structure with "dog radical" () on the left and "blame" () on the right.
The intellectual and cultural thought of the late Song has garnered attention from scholars in the fields of literature and history. This book serves as an important reference for their research, providing precious materials on the stylistic features of ci poetry. It is a documentary-value ci poetry collection that includes 62 authors and 203 poems, most of whom were from Jiangxi, forming a notable group of Jiangxi-based ci poets. Due to the authors' experiences of dramatic historical changes and the suffering of national decline, the book's distinctive style is marked by poignant and sorrowful emotions, a deep longing for their homeland, and heartfelt sincerity that permeates the verses. The selections are exquisite, with most being superior works that embody both regional and temporal characteristics. It has been frequently cited by scholars conducting related research.
The current edition of this book was collated and edited based on This Learning Series, with Yuan Edition, Painting Studio Series, and Yuaya Hall Series as comparative references. The collation was performed with meticulous care, achieving a high level of accuracy among similar editions. Not only does the book record the differences between various versions in nearly 100 "collation notes," but it also includes an appendix compiling 10 selected critiques by renowned scholars on ci poetry, providing readers with insights into the details of the book's compilation.
This book holds not only literary value for the study and appreciation of poetry and prose but also historical significance. It offers readers original materials for empathetically understanding a specific group within a particular era, making it suitable for literary scholars and readers with an interest in the subject. The collection includes 62 authors and 203 poems, with the vast majority being from late Song poets. An appendix of selected critiques by renowned scholars on Tang Dynasty ci poetry is also included at the end of the book.