Junior High School Ancient Chinese Poetry Recomended Poems with Detailed Explanations

Author: Compiled by the Editorial Department of Zhonghua Book Company
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Publishing Date: 2000-12-01
Features: China is a land of poetry. Throughout the long course of its history, countless scholars and literati have left us many renowned and enduring poetic masterpieces. Confucius said, "Without learning poetry, one cannot speak well." This means that whether a person has studied poetry and whether they can express their thoughts and engage in social interactions using poetic language are important indicators of their cultural attainment. The original text of this book may vary slightly between different editions, and we have strived to select the best available versions. Significant variations are explained in the notes with appropriate annotations. The modern translation attempts to maintain the rhyme scheme of the original poems, songs, and quatrains to preserve their rhythmic characteristics, though occasional adjustments are made when necessary.
Author Biography: Provides information about the author's birth and death years, dynasty, notable academic achievements, and the stylistic features of their works.
Notes: Primarily explain difficult characters and allusions, aiming for simplicity and clarity without engaging in overly detailed textual criticism.
Appreciation: Accurately elucidates the artistic features of the original work, avoiding unnecessary digressions.
Illustrations: Include poetic-themed illustrations, author portraits, calligraphy, and other images closely related to the content of the work. Among these, author portraits should be selected as authentically and reliably as possible.