Junior High School Ancient Chinese Poetry Recitation Recommended Works and Explanations (Revised Edition)

Author: Editorial Department of Zhonghua Book Company
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Publish Date: 2003-01-11
Features: The original text is presented, with variations among different editions. This book strives to select the best available versions. Important textual differences are explained in the notes. The translation attempts to maintain the rhyme of the original poems, lyrics, and quatrains to preserve their rhythmic characteristics, with occasional flexibility in specific cases. The author bio provides information on the author's birth and death years, dynasty, notable academic achievements, and the stylistic features of their works. Notes primarily explain difficult characters and allusions, aiming for simplicity and clarity without excessive scholarly. Appreciation accurately elaborates on the artistic features of the original work, avoiding unnecessary digressions. Illustrations include poetic illustrations, author portraits, calligraphy, etc., closely related to the content of the work. Author portraits are selected with priority given to reliable and authentic images. China is a nation of poetry. Throughout its long history, countless scholars and literati have left us many renowned and enduring classical poems and lyrics. Confucius said, "Without learning poetry, one cannot speak." This means that whether a person has studied poetry and is able to express their thoughts and engage in social interactions through poetic language is an important indicator of their cultural refinement.