Classic Chinese Poetry Series: Appreciating the Masterpieces of Li Yu

Author: Tan Zhuowen, Wan Xi
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Ancient Chinese classics elevate 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 Yan and Huang tribes. Whether at home or abroad, excellent poetry resonates with readers. This series features each poet or lyricist in a separate volume, selecting only twenty to thirty representative works from each to help readers understand the forms and characteristics of classical poetry and savor its rhythmic beauty. The selected works are the rare gems in the history of poetic gardens, with high sentiments, genuine emotions, and diverse styles. Repeated recitation allows readers to immerse themselves in rich artistic appreciation. This volume is part of China's Classical Poetry and Prose: An Appreciation, focusing on Li Yu. It selects twenty-two of Li Yu's representative works, including a brief biography of the poet and an analysis of his works. Each work's analysis is divided into three chapters: introduction, line-by-line explanation, and critique. The introduction provides the background of the creation; the line-by-line explanation translates the poetry into modern Chinese, line by line, with annotations for difficult words; the critique summarizes the essence and comments on the characteristics of the work.