In heaven, may we be birds flying wing to wing: Three hundred love poems, ci qu, and lyrics by literati through the ages

Author: Li Yuanluo (Editor and annotator)
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Publishing Date: 2000-09-01
Features: The vast ocean of classical Chinese love poetry is inexhaustible. Although the editor has set sail far and wide, attempting to catch, no, catch twice, all the treasures scattered across the sea, it is inevitable that some will be missed. To maintain consistency in format, this book is divided into five parts: "Love Affair," "Joyful Affair," "Parting Affair," "Grievance," and "Mourning Affair." Each part includes poetry, ci, and qu in terms of genre, all arranged in chronological order. The annotations are concise and to the point, guiding readers of general proficiency through the complexities; the translations emphasize clarity with a sense of rhythm, allowing readers to savor the verses both briefly and deeply, serving as a reference between past and present; the critiques aim to inherit the strengths of classical Chinese aesthetic impression criticism while incorporating certain features of modern literary criticism, avoiding monotonous patterns and dull explanations. The editions are extensively collected and broadly sampled, with occasional cross-comparisons to choose the best.