Chinese Classical Poetry Masterpieces Series (Liu Yuxi)

Author: Jiang Xiaodong
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is one of the series "Exquisite Chinese Classical Poetry and Prose Appreciation." It selects twenty-eight representative works of Liu Yuxi, including two parts: a brief biography of the poet and an appreciation of the works. The appreciation of each work is divided into three chapters: title explanation, line-by-line explanation, and critical explanation. The title explanation 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 explanation 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. Each volume in this series features a single poet or lyricist, selecting only twenty to thirty representative works to help readers understand the forms and features of classical poetry and prose, and to savor their rhythmic beauty. The selected works are the rare gems in the garden of historical poetry, with high sentiments and genuine emotions, diverse styles, and rich artistic charm when recited repeatedly. This volume is "Liu Yuxi" from "Exquisite Chinese Classical Poetry and Prose Appreciation."