Illustrated Version of the Classics of Chinese Poetry and Prose by Su Shi

Author: Yang Yi, Guo Xiaohong, selected and translated
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Publishing Date: 2005-08-01
Features: In the history of Chinese poetry, the Song Dynasty was another era of great abundance following the Tang Dynasty. Su Shi was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding figures in the literary history of the Song Dynasty. With a vast talent like a mighty river or the vast sea, he achieved remarkable accomplishments in poetry, ci poetry, prose, calligraphy, painting, and literary theory, making him a rare all-around writer. Su Shi's noble character and humorous, open-minded personality deeply attracted those around him, and in the hearts of later generations, he was regarded as a genius literary giant. This book is one of the illustrated classics of Chinese poetry and ci poetry. Selected by Yang Yi, the former Director of the Institute of Literature and the Institute of Ethnic Literature at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, a renowned scholar, the book features Su Shi's works, annotated, explained, and reviewed, providing readers with convenience and beneficial insights. Additionally, it includes selected illustrations of Su Shi's poems created by previous generations, as well as some illustrative materials related to Su Shi, helping readers better grasp the profound meaning of his works.