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Masters on Masterpieces of Song Lyrics (English Edition): Appreciating Great Ci Poets & Works

Masters on Masterpieces of Song Lyrics (English Edition): Appreciating Great Ci Poets & Works

Essays on Fan Zhongyan, Liu Yong, Su Shi, Li Qingzhao, Xin Qiji & More — A Guide to Appreciation Through Specific Ci Poems, Not a Systematic Literary History
This English-language collection brings together essays from Chinese Literature and History magazine, written by scholars including Tang Guizhang, Ma Maoyuan, Miao Yue, Wu Xiaoru, and Wang Shuizhao. It focuses on specific ci poets and poems—Fan Zhongyan‘s “Pride of Fishermen,” Liu Yong’s “Bells Ringing in the Rain,” Su Shi‘s “Charm of a Maiden Singer,” Li Qingzhao’s “A Twig of Mume Blossoms,” Xin Qiji‘s “Pure Serene Music,” and more—offering close readings rather than a chronological survey. If you want to understand why these ci poems matter and how to appreciate them, this is it.
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In the history of Chinese literature, Song Ci (Song Dynasty poetry) stands shoulder to shoulder with Tang Shi (Tang Dynasty poetry) as one of the greatest literary achievements of ancient China-7-12. This book, Masters on Masterpieces of Song Lyrics, serves as a key to unlock this rich cultural heritage. It centers on the most representative poets and their masterpieces, guiding you through the artistic conception and emotional depth of each piece with insights from some of China’s most distinguished scholarsPart of the prestigious “Classic Chinese Reader” series published by China Intercontinental Press, this edition is presented in fluent English, making it perfectly accessible for foreign readers and overseas students-1-4. The analysis is thorough yet highly readable, balancing academic rigor with an engaging narrative—a hallmark of the experts from the Editorial Board of Chinese Literature and History

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