Tang poetry, Song lyrics, Three Hundred Pieces of Yuan Qu

Author: (Qing) Hongtang Tuishi, (Qing) Shangjiang Cunmin, Ren Zhongmin (Editor)
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Publishing Date: 2002-09-01
Features: For secular children to learn, they are taught the "Thousand Poems," chosen for their ease of memorization, which is why it has endured. However, the poems are randomly selected, with varying quality, and only include five- and seven-character regulated verse and quatrains, mixed with Tang and Song dynasty works, which deviates from the proper style. Therefore, this compilation focuses on the most well-known Tang poems, selecting the most essential ones, with dozens of poems for each form, totaling over 300, to create a textbook for home education. By learning this at a young age, even in old age, it will never be forgotten. Compared to the "Thousand Poems," is this not far superior? The saying goes, "Read three hundred Tang poems, and even if you can't compose, you'll know how to." Let this collection prove it. Tang poetry and Song lyrics are the two great peaks in the history of Chinese literature. In the splendid scroll of Chinese civilization, Tang poetry, Song lyrics, and Yuan qu are the most brilliant chapters. As condensed masterpieces of Tang poetry and Song lyrics, "Three Hundred Tang Poems" and "Three Hundred Song Lyrics" are revered as timeless classics of Chinese culture. Yuan qu marks the final brilliance of ancient Chinese poetry, known as the best literature of the Yuan dynasty. Its language is natural and lively, reflecting vivid life scenes, excelling in character portrayal and emotional expression, with a deep folk foundation and urban charm. It possesses strong openness, great freedom, powerful expressiveness, and high artistic quality, rivaling Tang poetry and Song lyrics in excellence. It is a simple depiction of scenes in ancient Chinese literature to match the mood of the qu. After reading, one gains a deeper understanding and broader imagination of the qu, expanding its scope of appreciation. These illustrations, along with the qu itself, are part of the appreciation process.