Du Fu's Eight Autumns Collections

Author: Ye Jiaying
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Publish Date: 1997-07-01
Features: Tang Dynasty was the era of culmination for classical Chinese poetry, and Du Fu, the Sage of Poetry, stands out as a prolific and flourishing master within this literary garden. His poems are powerful and profound, with particular acclaim for his pioneering of the seven-character regulated verse (lüshi) form, which has left an indelible mark on generations. Especially his "Eight Poems of Autumn," not only established the supreme artistic realm of the seven-character regulated verse in Chinese poetry but also propelled its development to its pinnacle. This book selects fifty-three commentaries on Du Fu's poetry from the Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, arranging them chronologically in terms of chronological arrangement, explanations, structural analysis, and overall themes, supplemented by the author's own interpretations. It serves as an invaluable and detailed resource for Du Fu scholars and also offers beneficial reference for poetry enthusiasts.