Three Hundred Poems of the Tang Dynasty (New Annotated Edition)

Author: (Qing) Hongtang Tuishi Yu Wenxue
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The Three Hundred Poems of Tang was compiled during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty by Sun Zhu (alias Hongtang Tuishi), a scholar from Wuxi. It is one of the most widely circulated, influential, and beloved collections of Tang poems. As the saying goes, "Read three hundred Tang poems thoroughly, and even if you can't compose, you'll be able to recite." This book consists of three parts: biographies of the poets, the poems themselves, and annotations. In terms of structure, it organizes the poems by the poets, arranged chronologically by the era of the authors. The annotations are concise and accurate, providing readers with a convenient way to read and appreciate Tang poetry.