Beauty like jade, sword like rainbow

Author: Sun Tao
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Shaw once said that many English people never read Shakespeare in their lifetime because of the negative impact imposed by teachers in their childhood. Lin Yutang also remarked that many Chinese people stop reading poetry after school and never do so again because their interest was not sparked, yet they were forced to do so by schools. Failed language education has ruined our appetite for beautiful poetry. This is a poetry collection that brings you joy rather than making you "suffer," offers enjoyment rather than "learning." Flip through it at random, and you'll instantly enter a relaxed and delightful space, as if you're seeking shade in the summer or gathering around a fireplace in winter, chatting with a knowledgeable, tasteful, and lively young friend who speaks freely and follows their instincts. You broaden your horizons, enrich your conversation topics, and gain fresh insights into certain lines of poetry. More importantly, once you're in, you feel and enjoy it. You read it casually, sometimes flipping a few pages in bed last night, reading a few lines in the morning while using the restroom, or reciting a line inspired by the scenery on your way out tomorrow. Eventually, after immersing yourself for a long time and the book becoming worn out, congratulations—you've finally acquired some literary knowledge, and your demeanor naturally reflects it.
This is an anthology of famous quotes, with carefully selected poetry and prose, leaving no room for mediocrity. It's a collection of poetry and prose from various dynasties, including everything that's good. It features historical allusions spanning the ages, making for an endlessly entertaining read with laughter and wit. It offers rich and unique perspectives, whether praising or critiquing, never following the crowd. With a fresh creative approach, this book reinvigorates classical Chinese poetry, bringing back the joy and pleasure it originally held, and serves as a comprehensive reader for those who wish to fully appreciate classical poetry.