Tang and Song Masterpieces Appreciation

Author: Huo Songlin
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Publish Date: 1999-11-01
Features: The Tang and Song dynasties were periods of great flourishing in Chinese poetry and prose, producing numerous masterpieces. This book selects works by Tang Dynasty poets such as Wang Wan, Zhang Jiuling, Wang Zhihuan, Zu Yong, Cui Hao, Wang Wei, Li Bai, Du Fu, Meng Jiao, Han Yu, Liu Zongyuan, Bai Juyi, Jia Dao, Wen Tingyun, Li Shangyin, Du Xunhe, and Zheng Gu; as well as Song Dynasty poets such as Mei Yaojun, Wang Anshi, Su Shi, Huang Tingjian, Chen Yuanyi, Lu You, Yang Wanli, Fan Chengda, Wang Zhi, Ye Shaoweng, Zhu Xi, Ouyang Xiu, and Fan Zhongyan. This book does not merely analyze or summarize the works in a general manner, but rather presents an artistic re-creation. This artistic re-creation is built upon a thorough understanding of the works themselves, as well as the authors' experiences, social backgrounds, and other factors. It demonstrates the author's profound expertise in textual criticism, etymology, research, literary theory, psychology, philosophy, religion, and folklore. More importantly, the author's long immersion in the halls of classical poetry and prose, combined with personal creative practice, has cultivated an artistic sensitivity and accumulated insights that allow them to grasp the intrinsic meaning of the works, capture the implied imagery beyond the words, the deeper flavors beyond the taste, and the subtle tones beyond the sound. Thus, the book guides readers into a wonderful realm of artistic enjoyment.