Collected Works of Tao Yuanming with Annotations

Author: Yuan Xingpei
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Publishing Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is a critical edition of all the prose, poetry, and fu works of Jin Dynasty poet Tao Yuanming, considered the pioneer of ancient Chinese pastoral poetry. Based on the Ten-Volume "Tao Yuanming Collection" from the Máo family's Jigu Ge Library, it incorporates comparisons with various Song and Yuan Dynasty editions, as well as general and categorized collections. The annotations focus on historical facts, specific incidents, cultural artifacts, geographical details, and notable figures, with a separate section dedicated to critical analysis. This section delves into the intentions behind the literary works, uncovering hidden meanings and subtle nuances. At the end, it includes six types of poems written in response to Tao Yuanming's works from different dynasties, a brief chronology of his life, and a chronological list of his works.