The Collected Works of Tao Yuanming with Annotations [Exquisite]

Author: Yuan Xingpei
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Publishing Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book is a critical edition of all the prose, poetry, and fu works of Jin Dynasty poet Tao Yuanming, considered the pioneer of ancient Chinese pastoral poetry. Based on the Ten-Volume edition of Tao Yuanming Collection from the Mao Family's Jiguang Pavilion, it incorporates comparisons with various Song and Yuan Dynasty editions, as well as general and categorized collections. The annotations focus on historical facts, specific incidents, cultural artifacts, geographical details, and notable figures, with a separate section dedicated to critical analysis that delves into the intentions behind the poetry and uncovers subtle meanings. At the end, it includes six types of poems written in response to Tao Yuanming by later generations, a brief chronology, a chronological table of works, and indexes for terms, names, and titles. It is a comprehensive critical edition of the Tao Yuanming Collection.
Target Audience: Professional researchers, universities, urban and family collections.