New Collection of Tang Poetry Stories: Frontier Scenery Art Edition

Author: Wang Shu
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Tang poetry is one of the sources of the spirit of the Chinese nation and also the driving force behind the cultural patriotism of the Chinese people. For thousands of years, it has been widely propagated and is well-known in every household. "The New Collection of Tang Poetry Stories" is a popular work by the renowned Tang poetry expert Wang Shu, launched to promote the understanding of Tang poetry and the spirit of patriotism as the new century approached. The book weaves together nearly 2,700 Tang poems with the main themes of famous scenic spots, historical events, customs and folk culture, the Yellow River and Yangtze River, frontier landscapes, and performing arts in Tang Dynasty Chang'an. It introduces the background of the poems, analyzes their meaning and connotation, and tells the life stories and travels of the poets. The author's decades of research on Tang poetry and field investigations are reflected in the book, offering unique insights. The book is original in concept, distinctive in style, vivid and interesting, with fluent writing. The entire work consists of four volumes: "Historical Sites and Events of Chang'an," "Yellow River and Yangtze River—Family Bonds," "Customs and Folk Culture," and "Frontier Landscapes and Art." Each volume is interconnected yet independently complete. This volume includes approximately 540 Tang poems describing the frontier landscapes of the Tang Dynasty and related materials on the writing background, artistic style, and anecdotes of the poems. The book primarily aims to popularize Tang poetry and promote patriotism, using the themes of Tang Dynasty scenic spots, historical events, customs and folk culture, the Yellow River and Yangtze River, frontier landscapes, and performing arts to organically connect over 2,700 Tang poems. It introduces the background of the poems, analyzes their meaning and connotation, and narrates the life stories of the poets. This volume covers the frontier landscapes, history, and poetry of the Tang Dynasty.