Reading ancient Chinese poems with a swaying head. Volume 1. An Introduction to the Essence of Chinese Classical Literature

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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: The splendid 5,000-year culture of the Chinese nation is rich in poetry, idioms, and allusions, embodying the brilliant thoughts and exquisite language created by ancestors with painstaking effort. These cultural treasures were trampled during the turmoil of the last decade and the inheritance of national culture was interrupted, which was a disaster for the nation and an unfortunate event for the people. In the past two decades, the education sector and society at large have attached great importance to recommending and spreading the cultural masterpieces of ancestors to the younger generation. Reciting ancient poetry and prose and memorizing idioms and maxims have become a widespread trend. Especially with the Ministry of Education's issuance of the new Chinese language curriculum standards, it hundreds of ancient poems and prose works must be read by primary and secondary school students and are included in textbooks, reaching every school, even those in remote and impoverished rural areas. This is a strategically and historically significant "cultural revival," which deserves wholehearted support. To assist in this effort, has commissioned the "OPEN" editorial team to meticulously compile "An Introduction to the Essence of Chinese Classics," contributing to this noble cause. This series of books focuses on connecting classical works with modern life and contemporary society, making it easier for the younger generation to understand and apply them. It is hoped that readers will greatly enhance their cultural literacy and cultivate a sense of national spirit through reading. This is indeed a beneficial endeavor for generations to come.