Three Hundred Yuan Qu Poems

Author: Wang Yulong (Editor and Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: In literary history, there are not only Han fu, Tang poetry, and Song ci, but also the widely known and household Yuan qu (quyi). These Yuan classics are easy to understand, simple yet profound, originating from the folk and widely disseminated and rapidly developed among the people. They are popular and familiar to all. Beyond drawing on the strengths of existing Yuan qu-related works, this book emphasizes the appreciation and readability of Yuan qu, striving for innovation and breakthroughs to enable a deeper understanding and appreciation of its true essence by a broad readership. The book includes brief introductions to the authors, annotations to the original texts, as well as detailed and perfect translations and exquisite illustrations. The entire book is richly illustrated, with text and images complementing each other, vivid and engaging, allowing readers to fully appreciate the distinctive features of Yuan qu—such as its directness, wit, cleverness, and sharpness—while gaining insights into the life attitudes and philosophical outlook of Yuan-era scholars. To absorb the valuable and beneficial nutrients from Yuan qu that can serve as inspiration for modern readers and to cultivate a positive, optimistic, and enterprising attitude toward life has been the greatest (achievement) of compiling and annotating this book over the years.