Three Hundred Songs of the Song Dynasty

Author: Shangqiang Village Resident (Qing Dynasty)
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Publishing Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Ci poetry, originally known as quzi or quciwen, is a form of sung lyrics set to music. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, music from the Western regions gradually blended with folk music, forming Yanyue (Court Music). Quziwen was the lyrics that accompanied Yanyue. Later, quziwen gradually detached from music and evolved into an independent lyrical poetic form, alongside poetry, and was simplified to "ci." Ci poetry emphasizes the creation of artistic conception, with its themes often being ambiguous, rich in symbolism, and full of profound meaning. It is said, "The author may not have intended it, but the reader need not disagree." This means the life of ci poetry lies in the reader's interpretation and reception, opening up boundless possibilities for creative interpretation and understanding.
Ci poetry and Tang poetry both held prominent positions in Chinese literary history. Moreover, the poignant and lingering charm of ci poetry, as well as its elegant and graceful tonal qualities, surpassed that of poetry. This book is part of the "Chinese Traditional Culture Classic Poetry Series," featuring a large collection of classic ci poems. Each poem is annotated with explanations, accompanied by colloquial translations and appreciations, allowing readers to fully understand and grasp the meaning of the ci. This book can serve as an ideal extracurricular reading material for young people while also being a valuable resource for lovers of classical poetry.