Complete Collection of Poems of the Song Dynasty, Volume 5

Author: Institute of Ancient Documents, Peking University
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Publishing Date: 1998-12-01
Features: The Song Dynasty in China followed the Tang Dynasty as another peak in the history of poetry. Song Dynasty poets were diligent in their writing throughout their lives, producing a much larger body of work than the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, Song poetry had its own unique characteristics. In the history of Chinese poetry, Tang poetry represents a highly mature model, while Song poetry embodies a transformative and innovative archetype, forming two major artistic systems. This book carefully selects one hundred Song poems and provides annotations and critiques, offering a glimpse into the essence of Song poetry.