Longing for a Thousand Years / A Journey Through Tang Poetry

Author: Li Yuanluo
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Publish Date: 1999-10-01
Features: This book is a collection of a series of essays by the author Li Yuanluo, who has recently explored ancient Chinese culture. It contains 33 essays. The entire work follows the thread of the literary elegance and life awareness of Tang Dynasty poets, using a free and classical style of writing to celebrate the artistic charm of the immortal Tang poetry that has withstood the test of time. Among them, the essay "The Final Serenade" guides readers into an era of poetry that exudes life awareness and life. Wang Bo, whose poetry is full of profound emotion, became a magnificent artistic wonderland because of his verses, and it was precisely because of the Tang Dynasty poets who ranked at the top that the golden age of classical poetry was ushered in. The essay "The Guest House in Bingzhou" praises the culturally rich Bingzhou in Shanxi Province. The temples of Mount Wutai serve as a sanctuary where humans and deities interact, reflecting humanity's pursuit and longing for the divine realm. The Jin Temple, on the other hand, acts as a station where humans and history connect, showing people's reverence for history and appreciation for the present. The series of thematic essays on Tang poetry and its poets is a first in contemporary literary circles. With his profound expertise in poetry appreciation and his deep concern for real life, the author bridges the past and the present, offering unique insights and inspiring people on how to appreciate immortal works of art.