100 Great Poems by Masters from the Tang and Song Dynasties

Author: Xu Yuanchong
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book selects 100 most representative quatrains from nearly 50 renowned poets of the Tang and Song dynasties, truly a masterpiece among masterpieces. This is not only because they are the cream of the crop but also because each quatrain condenses rich life experiences and unique life insights, possessing unparalleled value. The outstanding feature of this book is its bilingual format (Chinese-English). To help readers better understand the works, we have provided necessary annotations and concise explanations for the original poems. The annotations are brief and straightforward, avoiding scholarly, and focus only on clarifying difficult points. The explanations are to the point, primarily serving as guides and interpretations to assist readers in grasping the poetic imagery.