Read stories to learn famous lines from ancient Chinese poetry

Author: Shao Xunqian (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: To help middle school students expand their knowledge, improve their literary literacy, and writing skills, 100 well-known classical Chinese poetry quotes have been selected, covering the recommended recitation list by the Ministry of Education. Using a relaxed and innovative format, this book assists students in better understanding the classics of ancient poetry. The book is divided into eight parts:
1. "Quote and Pinyin." Each quote in the book is provided with pinyin. Due to varying interpretations of individual words in the quotes, we have chosen the most common understanding for pinyin annotations.
2. "Source." Each quote is marked with the author and the title of the work.
3. "Annotations." Words in the quotes that are profound or difficult to understand are appropriately explained.
4. "Translation." Each quote has a colloquial translation, making it easier for readers to grasp its meaning.
5. "Original Work." The original poem from which each quote is derived is appended.
6. "Author Biography." When an author appears for the first time in the book, a brief introduction is provided, with page numbers marked for easy reference and further understanding.
7. "Stories." The stories in the book may be about the origin of a quote, the life of a poet, or general knowledge related to the content of the quote. Reading these stories can help readers gain more related knowledge and better understand and recite the quotes.
8. "Appreciation." Answers can be found here on what makes each quote outstanding and how to appreciate it.