Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasty Ci Poems (Treasure Edition)

Author: Zhang Bingshu
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: In recent years, there have been many publications of collections and selected works of Ci poetry from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. There are variations in the original texts among these different editions. This book adopts a commonly accepted version, selecting from multiple sources and choosing the best, without providing explanations for textual differences. The annotations in the book are designed to be accessible, avoiding complex textual research to suit the needs of general readers. For allusions found in the works, apart from indicating their sources, only concise interpretations are provided, with some explained directly in modern Chinese for clarity.
This book selects 120 poets from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, featuring 200 Ci poems. It is difficult to fully represent the landscape of Ci poetry over seven hundred years, but careful consideration has been given to the selection of poets and their works in terms of style and schools. The aim is to include representative, readable works that reflect the spirit of their times and demonstrate artistic excellence. This approach allows readers to gain a glimpse of the broader picture, akin to tasting a small piece of a larger feast. Through these selections, readers can appreciate the significant achievements of poets and their works from these three dynasties, as well as their high aesthetic and intellectual value.