Complete Collection of Poems from the Song Dynasty (72)

Author: Institute of Ancient Documents, Peking University
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Publish Date: 1998-12-01
Features: The Song Dynasty in China followed the Tang Dynasty as another peak in the history of poetry. Song Dynasty poets were diligent in their writing throughout their lives, producing a much larger body of work than the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, Song poetry had its own distinctive characteristics. In the history of Chinese poetry, Tang poetry represents a highly mature model, while Song poetry represents a typical transformation and innovation, forming two major artistic systems. This book carefully selects one hundred Song poems and provides annotations and critiques. From them, one can glimpse the essence of Song poetry.