A Thousand-Year Connection with Tang Poetry: Tang Poetry in Japan

Author: Song Zaixin
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Publishing Date: 2005-10-01
Features: What is the charm of Tang poetry that makes the Japanese so captivated by it? For over a thousand years, Tang poetry has been passed down endlessly, with its influence evident in ancient Japanese literary works. However, the ancient Japanese had a different preference for the lines of Tang poetry that celebrate flowers, birds, wind, and moon compared to the appreciation habits of the Chinese. This book introduces the history of the spread of Tang poetry in Japan while examining the Japanese understanding and appreciation of Tang poetry across different eras. It explores the cultural background and literary psychological characteristics of the Japanese accepting the influence of Tang poetry in each period. At the end of the book, there is a full text of "A Thousand Years of Fine Verses," which not only reveals the ancient Japanese's attitude toward appreciating Tang poetry but also reflects the unique features of Japanese literature based on the tradition of waka. This book is part of the "New Series of Humanistic Japan" series, a collection of new cultural and academic books rich in cultural connotation and profound humanistic spirit. Each volume focuses on a single humanistic theme, meticulously crafted. It showcases cutting-edge academic research, the expertise of scholars, and the unique insights of Chinese scholars in understanding Japanese culture. The language is rigorous yet fluid, easy to read, blending logic and interest. The format is flexible and vivid, illustrated with images, making it approachable for readers. This book holds profound and lasting significance in enhancing the understanding of diverse cultures among the Chinese people, broadening perspectives, and improving the ability for cross-cultural dialogue. It also promotes communication and mutual understanding between the people of China and Japan.