Collection of Gu Tinglin's Poems with Annotations (Volume 1 and 2) Exquisite

Author: Gu Yanwu of the Qing Dynasty, edited by Wang Ruchang, and proofread by Wu Pibiao
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Gu Yanwu was a renowned scholar, politician, military strategist, and economist of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. His immortal saying, "When the country is in peril, every man is responsible," has inspired the Chinese nation for three centuries. Whether in the field of scholarship or literature, he has been revered as a master for nearly three hundred years. His poetry inherits the fine traditions of the Han, Wei, and Tang dynasties, sweeping away the weaknesses of the Ming Dynasty's imitative and delicate style, and laying the foundation for the literary trends of the Qing Dynasty. Especially his national spirit and unwavering commitment to justice are vividly reflected in his poetry. The Gu Tinglin Poetry Collection has been annotated by many scholars over the years, but none have been considered perfect. Professor Wang Ruchang has spent decades studying Gu's poetry and has added extensive supplementary annotations to the existing Xu Jia edition, making it the most comprehensive annotation of Gu's poetry. 1984 marked the 370th anniversary of Gu Yanwu's birth, and the publication of this book serves as a fitting tribute to this great patriotic poet.