Collection of Gu Tinglin's Poems with Annotations - (Complete 2 Volumes)

Author: Gu Yanwu
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Gu Yanwu was a renowned scholar, politician, military strategist, and economist during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. His immortal quote, "When the country faces decline, it is the duty of every individual," has inspired the Chinese nation for three centuries. Whether in scholarship or literature, he has become a revered master for nearly three hundred years. His poetry inherits the fine traditions of the Han, Wei, and Tang dynasties, sweeping away the weaknesses of Ming Dynasty imitation and opening the way for the Qing Dynasty's literary style. Especially his national spirit and unwavering commitment to righteousness are vividly reflected in his poems. The Gu Tinglin Poetry Collection has been annotated by many scholars, but none have been deemed perfect. Professor Wang Ruchang has dedicated decades to studying Gu's poetry, adding extensive supplementary annotations to Xu Jia's existing annotations, making this the most comprehensive annotation of Gu's works. 1984 marked the 370th anniversary of Gu's birth, and the publication of this book serves as a fitting tribute to this great patriotic poet.