Du Mu - Appreciating the Essence of Chinese Classical Poetry

Author: Zhang Mei
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is one of the volumes in "Exquisite Readings of Chinese Classical Poetry and Prose." It selects twenty-seven representative works of Du Mu, including two parts: a brief biography of the poet and appreciations of the works. The appreciation of each work is divided into three chapters: introduction to the title, line-by-line explanation, and critical analysis. The introduction to the title provides the background of the creation; the line-by-line explanation translates the poetry and prose into modern Chinese, with annotations for difficult words and phrases; the critical analysis summarizes the essence and comments on the characteristics of the work.
Chinese classical poetry elevates the Chinese language to the highest level of beauty and purity, enough to make every Chinese person feel proud. These works serve as a cultural bond connecting the thoughts and emotions of all descendants of the Yellow River. Whether at home or abroad, excellent poetry resonates equally with readers. This series features each poet or lyricist in a separate volume, selecting only twenty to thirty representative works per poet to help readers understand the forms and rhythmic beauty of classical poetry and prose. The selected works are the rare gems of the poetic garden throughout history, with high ideals, genuine emotions, and diverse styles. Repeated recitation allows readers to immerse themselves in profound artistic appreciation.
This volume is "Du Mu" in "Exquisite Readings of Chinese Classical Poetry and Prose."