Liu Yuxi

Author: Jiang Xiaodong
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is one of the selections from "Exquisite Readings of Chinese Classical Poetry and Prose." It features twenty-eight representative works by Liu Yuxi, divided into two parts: a brief biography of the poet and appreciations of the works. Each work's appreciation is further divided into three chapters: title explanation, line-by-line interpretation, and critical analysis. The title explanation provides the background of the creation; the line-by-line interpretation translates the poetry and prose into modern Chinese, offering annotations for difficult words and phrases; the critical analysis 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. This series features each poet or lyricist in a separate volume, selecting only twenty to thirty representative works per poet to help readers understand the forms and rhythmic beauty of classical poetry and prose. 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 Liu Yuxi.