Three Hundred Songs of the Song Dynasty: Modern Translation

Author: Yao Minjie
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Publishing Date: 2003-09-01
Features: There are many classics of traditional Chinese culture, which presents a challenge in terms of prioritizing and selecting. We do not advocate for arbitrary systems like "100 Must-Read Classics" or "50 Must-Read Classics," as they create a closed loop. We believe the treasure trove of Chinese traditional culture classics is open-ended, vibrant, and rich in gems. The release of this series is an offering to the readers of the most fundamental classics that should be understood first.
The Song Dynasty poetry is a shining gem in the history of Chinese lyric literature, reaching a pinnacle of artistic achievement. This book selects a portion of it, presenting over 300 poems to the readers. To facilitate a deeper understanding of the original works, annotations and translations of the verses and allusions are provided, with the hope of being helpful to the readers. The book uses modern vernacular Chinese for annotations, translations, and explanations, making the text more accessible. Some homophones are directly replaced, and a brief introduction is given to each poet, with the hope that readers will appreciate it.