Research on Bai Juyi's "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" -- A New Journal of Chinese and Historical Studies

Author: Zhang Zhongyu
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive study of the classic work "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" by Bai Juyi. Based on a thorough review of previous research, the author proposes the theory of "subtle persuasion and satire" as the theme of "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" through in-depth and meticulous analysis. Centered around this argument, the book resolves related issues such as the textual examination of "a long sorrowful poem carries romance," the classification of the theme of "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" in Bai Juyi's poetry, the relationship between the theme and artistic structure of "Song of Everlasting Sorrow," and textual annotations of "Song of Everlasting Sorrow." As a result, it draws a series of insightful conclusions, forming new perspectives in the study of "Song of Everlasting Sorrow."