Three Hundred Yuan Qu Poems

Author: Ren Xiran (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This series of books includes one volume each of "Three Hundred Poems of the Tang Dynasty," "Three Hundred Poems of the Song Dynasty," "Three Hundred Yuan Qu," and "Essentials of Classical Chinese." The selected works are classic, diverse in theme, rich in content, and are renowned masterpieces that deeply reflect the social culture and lifestyle of their time. The format is richly detailed, with special sections such as annotations, explanations of poems, songs, and qu, critiques, and background notes, all of which help readers appreciate the artistic conception of the works and gain a deeper understanding. Hundreds of exquisite illustrations, including portraits of figures, landscapes, and cultural artifacts, complement the text, providing a visually pleasing reading experience. The compilers of this series strive to combine clear formats, innovative layouts, and beautiful images to allow readers to enjoy a relaxed reading experience while gaining cultural enrichment, ample imaginative space, and aesthetic appreciation. Yuan Qu, following the Tang Dynasty poetry and Song Dynasty lyrics, represents another outstanding achievement in the history of Chinese literature. The language of Yuan Qu is colloquial yet elegant, with broad themes and a unique style. It encompasses melancholic nostalgia for the past, passionate and heroic sentiments of frontier life, and tender and refined expressions of women's emotions. This collection selects 300 works, presenting a comprehensive view of the essence of Yuan Qu. In addition to the original texts, annotations, explanations, critiques, and background notes are provided. The rich illustrations harmonize with the poetic and artistic essence, allowing readers to enjoy a relaxed reading experience while gaining cultural enrichment, ample imaginative space, and aesthetic appreciation. This book not only helps readers better understand and memorize Yuan Qu but also serves as a beautiful collectible.