Three Hundred Poems of the Tang Dynasty

Author: Hongtang Tuishi
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: "Three Hundred Poems of the Tang Dynasty" selects over 310 Tang poems, following the naming convention of "Three Hundred Poems," which carries both the deep significance of inheriting the tradition of the "Book of Songs" and a stance of selecting the best from the Tang poetry. The book is divided into eight volumes, categorized into six types of poetry: five-character ancient verse, seven-character ancient verse, five-character regulated verse, seven-character regulated verse, five-character quatrains, and seven-character quatrains, with yuefu poems appended to each category, covering all forms of Tang poetry. The selected Tang poems not only include the masterpieces that embody the grandeur of the mid-Tang era but also represent the works of renowned poets from the early Tang, mid-Tang, and late Tang periods. Additionally, the book does not overlook the outstanding works of lesser-known poets, truly achieving the goal of compiling famous and excellent pieces.