Tang Poetry Miscellany—Introduction to National Studies Series

Author: Wen Yiduo
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Professor Wen Yiduo was a renowned poet and scholar in China. The book Tang Poetry Miscellany reflects Professor Wen Yiduo's research on Tang poetry. The content involves literary genres, famous poets, poet chronologies, and the translation of poetry, hence the name "Miscellany." He offers unique and profound insights and analyses on the superiority and inferiority of encyclopedic works and poetry, the decline and redemption of court poetry, the organization and verification of chronologies, and especially the poetic achievements of some famous Tang poets such as the "Four Masters of Early Tang," Meng Haoran, Jia Dao, Chen Can, Du Fu, and Li Bai. The arguments are incisive, and the quoted poems are representative. The language is vivid and descriptive, combining knowledge and entertainment, captivating readers and making for a delightful reading experience.