Classics of Chinese Traditional Culture -- Tang Poetry, Song Lyrics, and Yuan Quatrain (4 Volumes): 4 Volumes

Author: Li Zhimin
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The Chinese culture is profound and extensive. "Tang Poetry," "Song Lyrics," and "Yuan Qu" are dazzling masterpieces with rich and diverse content, a long history of development. They reflect the characteristics of each era and the contradictions of social life with their profound connotations and unique artistic forms, bringing joy to people's emotions and nurturing their character. They have been deeply loved by people since ancient times. Tang Poetry demonstrates unprecedented vitality, vigorous and brilliant. Poetry from this period features high and bright styles, grand and majestic; some pursue perfect poetic imagery, while others express the natural beauty of "a clear water lily emerging from the mud." Song Lyrics opened up a new realm for the development of lyrics. The Flower-Admiring School, the Graceful and Subtle School, and the Bold and Unrestrained School each developed independently, reflecting both the prosperous "peaceful scenes" of society and the bustling landscapes of urban life. Yuan Qu pioneered a new poetic style, inspiring later poets. It also promoted the formation of Zaju (a form of Chinese opera), making it a precious gem in the garden of arts.