The Translation and Annotations of Li Shangyin's Poetry (Volume 1, 2, and 3)

Author: Deng Zhonglong
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: This book is divided into four main parts: title explanation, word interpretation, language translation, and analysis, which are explained separately below.
Title Explanation—Li Shangyin's poems are mostly titled "Untitled," or the first two characters of the poem are used as the title. Some object poems have titles of a single character, such as Wind, Cicada, Tears, etc. Each title contains multifaceted meanings.
Word Interpretation—This can be considered one of the unique features of the book, as it has never been done since the annotations on Li Shangyin's poems.
Language Translation—When translating the poems, the author does not impose any self-imposed restrictions. The translation is as long or as short as necessary, striving to maintain the original rhythm and spirit of the poem.
Analysis—For this book, analysis is an important part. It provides a detailed examination of how to distinguish between high and low artistic techniques, how to explore the deeper meanings the author intends to convey in the poems, and how readers can understand the strengths and weaknesses of different poetic critiques without being misled by certain interpretations.