Three Hundred Songs of Song Dynasty (Complete Four Volumes)

Author: Jiang Peiying
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: The study of Ci poetry reached its peak during the Song Dynasty. When reading the Ci of Song Dynasty poets, one should seek the essence and spirit, with the essence being more important than the spirit. The state of perfect harmony is a must for scholars to strive for, and there is even a higher realm beyond perfect harmony, which cannot be attained hastily. This is related to one's academic ability. The spirit originates from one's nature and is the epitome of the essence, accumulating to form a clear aura and fragrant fragrance that cannot be concealed. In recent times, the pursuit of petty charm and fleeting beauty has dishonored this art. Many spend half their lives without glimpsing the path of the Song masters, let alone the inner sanctum. I have never heard of anyone who could meet the ancient masters in spirit, collecting and selecting the finest pieces to guide those who seek to learn. Mr. Jiang Zongcun once selected "Three Hundred Poems of Song Ci" as a learning resource for his disciple, Ruan Yinan. The selection primarily focused on the essence and spirit, with perfect harmony as the main objective. Perfect harmony is the ultimate goal. Those who can follow the path and adhere to the principles within the three hundred poems will surely be able to refine and expand beyond them. By seeking divine inspiration and transformation beyond the words, there will be an invisible convergence and natural creation between the essence and spirit, further advancing beyond perfect harmony. This is also not the final destination.