Collection of Fine Chinese Classical Poetry (Lu You)

Author: Zhang Minjie
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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-eight representative works of Lu You, including two parts: a brief biography of the poet and appreciations of the works. For each piece, the appreciation 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, offering 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 characteristics 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 lofty sentiments, genuine emotions, and diverse styles. Repeated recitation allows readers to immerse themselves in profound artistic nourishment. This volume is part of "Exquisite Readings of Chinese Classical Poetry and Prose" on Lu You.