Historical Anthology of Ci Poetry

Author: (Qing) Chen Yuanlong, Compiler
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Publishing Date: 2004-06-01
Features: ★16K hardcover, published by Fenghuang Publishing House ★Chen Yuanlong was a (imperial scholar) during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty, appointed as a Compiler and later as a Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion, renowned as a well-read scholar ★Based on the collation and printing of the You Yu (corrections) from the Shuangwu Book House during the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty ★This hardcover edition of 《》 is the most comprehensive collection of fu (a classical Chinese literary form) works from pre-Qin to the Ming Dynasty, meticulously collated and printed based on the You Yu from the Shuangwu Book House during the Guangxu era. Compiled by Chen Yuanlong under imperial decree, it builds upon the achievements of predecessors by extensively collecting and categorizing works, including 3,834 fu pieces from pre-Qin to the Ming Dynasty, making it the most comprehensive anthology of fu literature to date. An index of authors and titles is appended, providing readers with a rich and user-friendly new edition of fu literature.
《》, a general anthology of fu literature compiled by Chen Yuanlong under imperial decree during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty, includes 3,834 fu pieces from pre-Qin to the Ming Dynasty, totaling 184 volumes. The main collection comprises 140 volumes, focusing on narrative and descriptive works, while the supplementary collection consists of 20 volumes of lyrical and reflective fu. Additionally, there are 2 volumes of fragments and lost verses, and 22 volumes of supplements. This is China's first and to date the best comprehensive anthology of fu literature. The book is based on the collation and printing of the You Yu from the Shuangwu Book House during the Guangxu era. It includes over 30,000 words of "Literature Review of Fu Studies" and over 150,000 words of the "Index of Fu Research Works" to enhance its academic value, along with an "Author Index" and a "Title Index" to improve usability for readers. The newly added content exceeds 200,000 words, aiming to become a comprehensive and user-friendly new edition of fu literature.