Three Hundred Poems of the Song Dynasty: Translation and Analysis

Author: Yu Chaogang
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Publish Date: 1998-02-01
Features: The book is arranged in chronological order of the authors' birth years. Each poet has a short biography that briefly introduces their life and creative works. In addition to the original poems, there are also included "Translations," "Notes," and "Brief Analysis." The "Notes" are concise and accurate, primarily explaining allusions, historical facts, and difficult terms. The "Brief Analysis" reflects the editor's basic understanding of the original work, introducing the writing background, revealing the thematic ideas, or analyzing artistic features. It does not aim to be comprehensive but offers a personal perspective. The text is kept brief for reference purposes.