Read stories to learn famous lines of Tang poetry

Author: Shao Xunqian (Compiler)
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book is divided into eight parts in terms of format:
1. "Famous Quotes and Pinyin." Each famous quote in the book is provided with pinyin. Due to different interpretations of individual words in the quotes, we have chosen the most common understanding to provide the pinyin.
2. "Sources." Each famous quote is marked with the author's name and the title of the work.
3. "Annotations." Words in the quotes that are profound or difficult to understand are given appropriate explanations.
4. "Translation." Each famous quote has a colloquial translation, making it easier for readers to grasp its meaning.
5. "Original Work." The original poem from which each famous quote is derived is appended at the end.
6. "Author Biographies." Each author is briefly introduced when they first appear in the book, with page numbers marked for easy reference and further understanding.
7. "Stories." The stories in the book may be about the origin of a particular quote, the life of a poet, or common knowledge related to the quote's content. Reading these stories can help readers gain more knowledge and better understand and memorize the quotes.
8. "Appreciation." Answers can be found here about what makes each famous quote outstanding and how to appreciate it. This book provides a comprehensive interpretation of famous quotes from Tang poetry. Each quote includes: the exploration of its source; colloquial analysis of the quote; the full original work; little-known background stories about the quote's creation; and the legendary life of the quote's creator.