Selected Poems of Yuan Haowen -- Classical Poetry Master

Author: Di Baoxin (Selected and Annotated)
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Publishing Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Poetry and ci are among the most profound and captivating forms of classical Chinese literature. Due to their full embodiment of the characteristics of the Chinese language, they possess both literary and musical qualities, containing rich connotations in a concise form. As a result, they have long been favored by both authors and readers, with a widespread participation that is unmatched by other forms. To this day, poetry and ci still have a large number of enthusiasts both domestically and internationally: numerous self-formed amateur writing groups, a vast array of related reading materials, and numerous poetry websites all demonstrate the strong vitality of this classical form in the modern era. Yuan Haowen's poetry is close to that of Shao Ling, and his ci resembles Su Shi and Xin Qiji. His works are profound, melancholic, and deeply expressive, representing the highest achievements in poetry and ci creation during the Jin and Yuan dynasties. He was highly revered by his contemporaries and later generations, and it was believed that no one could rival him after the Yuan and Ming dynasties. His works possess a strong emotional impact. Based on the annotator's years of research, this book selects 149 poems of Yuan Haowen (100 thematic titles) and 90 ci, arranged chronologically by creation date. Each piece is accompanied by detailed explanations and annotations, providing great help for understanding and studying Yuan Haowen as a person and his works.
Poetry and ci are among the most profound and captivating forms of classical Chinese literature. Due to their full embodiment of the characteristics of the Chinese language, they possess both literary and musical qualities, containing rich connotations in a concise form. As a result, they have long been favored by both authors and readers, with a widespread participation that is unmatched by other forms. To this day, poetry and ci still have a large number of enthusiasts both domestically and internationally: numerous self-formed amateur writing groups, a vast array of related reading materials, and numerous poetry websites all demonstrate the strong vitality of this classical form in the modern era. Yuan Haowen's poetry is close to that of Shao Ling, and his ci resembles Su Shi and Xin Qiji. His works are profound, melancholic, and deeply expressive, representing the highest achievements in poetry and ci creation during the Jin and Yuan dynasties. He was highly revered by his contemporaries and later generations, and it was believed that no one could rival him after the Yuan and Ming dynasties. His works possess a strong emotional impact. Based on the annotator's years of research, this book selects 149 poems of Yuan Haowen (100 thematic titles) and 90 ci, arranged chronologically by creation date. Each piece is accompanied by detailed explanations and annotations, providing great help for understanding and studying Yuan Haowen as a person and his works.