Three Hundred Poems of the Tang Dynasty -- Standard Edition of Classical Masterpieces

Author: (Qing) Hongtang Tuishi (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book is one of the "Standard Readings of Classical Masterpieces." It takes the original text of the widely influential Three Hundred Poems of the Tang Dynasty compiled by Hongtang Tuishi, adds concise and clear annotations, and features a spacious layout for easy reading and appreciation. From the perspective of genre, the selected poems range from ancient styles to regulated verse, both comprehensive and categorized. Regulated verse is more abundant than ancient styles, aligning well with the reading preferences of modern readers. Among them, the quatrain form includes more works by Li Shangyin and Du Mu from the late Tang Dynasty than from the high Tang, breaking free from the conventional notion that poetry must be from the high Tang. Thus, this selection largely reflects the social life and poetic style of the Tang Dynasty. Additionally, the book emphasizes the artistic quality of poetic creation, with many timeless masterpieces that leave readers in awe of their beauty. At the same time, most of the selected works are relatively simple and easy to understand, making them ideal for parents to teach their children to recite some of the Tang poems from this collection when they are learning to speak. Three Hundred Poems of the Tang Dynasty was published in the 29th year of the Qianlong reign (1764) and has numerous circulating versions, with varying numbers of poems in each. This edition combines several versions and selects 321 poems. For the convenience of recitation, annotations on vocabulary and background information are kept brief and concise. For the authors of the poems, a brief introduction is provided upon their first appearance in the collection.