A Modern Translation of Three Hundred Tang Poems -- A Classic Reading of Traditional Culture

Author: Aikeli, Duan Xianwen, Wang Youhuai (Translation and Annotation)
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Publishing Date: 2003-09-01
Features: There are many classics in traditional Chinese culture, which presents a challenge in terms of prioritizing and selecting. We do not advocate for arbitrary systems like "100 Must-Read Classics" or "50 Must-Read Classics." We believe the treasure trove of Chinese traditional culture classics is open-ended, vibrant, and rich with hidden gems. The publication of this series is an effort to present readers with the basic classics that should be first understood. Poetry is a form of linguistic art. The charm of language is fully demonstrated in Tang poetry. A mere four or eight lines of verse can blend time and space, near and far, high and low, emotion and scenery, reality and fantasy. The content is highly condensed yet incredibly rich. Reading some Tang poetry greatly benefits moral cultivation, knowledge acquisition, and cultural literacy. As the pinnacle of poetic history, Tang poetry has left us an extremely rich legacy. This book uses modern vernacular Chinese for annotations, translations, and explanations, making the text more accessible. Some homophones have been directly replaced, and a brief introduction is provided for each poet, hoping to win the appreciation of readers.