Chinese Poetry
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Summary
The volume Chinese Poetry mainly discusses the emergence and development of poetry in China and its characteristics in different periods, and selects representative works from ancient Chinese poetry for interpretation, enabling readers to understand the development of Chinese poetry and appreciate the beauty of these writings spanning a thousand years.
Editor's review
As an editor, I believe the book's value lies in its "introductory" positioning. It contains no arduous academic textual research and makes no claim to present the full picture of poetry studies; its core function is to "spark interest" and "provide basic texts." The interpretations lean toward traditional and mainstream views, in plain language, making it suitable as supplementary extracurricular reading for primary and secondary school students, or as the first poetry anthology for adult readers with only a vague fondness for classical literature. Mr. Zhu Hui's compilation reflects a certain awareness of popularization.
However, measured by professional or in-depth reading standards, the book has clear limitations. Its selections are relatively common and lack a distinctive perspective or novel discoveries; the appreciative commentary consists mostly of shared interpretations, insufficient in depth and scholarship, and can hardly satisfy readers who wish to study systematically or explore the historical, cultural, and aesthetic depths behind the poems. It is more like a carefully organized "book of poetry excerpts" than a work with personal scholarly insight or a rigorous system.
Overall, Chinese Poetry is a practical "stepping stone." For readers who wish to step away from fragmented information and quietly read a few classic poems, it offers concise texts and guidance. But readers who already have some foundation in poetry, or who seek a more thoughtful and research-oriented reading experience, may need to look for more specialized anthologies or academic monographs.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Beginners with an initial interest in classical poetry who want an introductory reader
- Readers who need a basic anthology of classic poetry to keep at hand for casual browsing
- Parents or teachers looking for suitable extracurricular poetry reading for upper-primary and secondary students
- Readers who wish to experience traditional culture through short pieces amid a busy schedule
Not a good fit for
- Professional readers seeking in-depth academic analysis, literary-historical context, or cutting-edge research
- Poetry lovers who have already read many classics and hope for novel selections or unique interpretations
Reading tips
- There is no need to read straight through; begin with the pieces you know best to build confidence.
- When reading the appreciations, try first to understand the poem yourself, then compare it with the book's interpretation to form your own thinking.
- Use the book as an index: when a particular poet or era interests you, seek out more specialized books for further reading.
About the publisher
Hohai University Press specializes in water conservancy science and technology while also publishing university textbooks and academic monographs. In the humanities and social sciences, its catalog covers essays and miscellaneous writings, culture, literary appreciation, history, classical poetry, and classic works. Representative titles include Zheng Zhenduo on Greek Myths and Heroic Legends, Liu Yizheng on the History of Ancient Chinese Culture, Lu Xun on the History of Chinese Fiction, Liu Yizheng on the Essentials of Chinese History, Long Yusheng on Ci and Qu, Lü Simian on the History of the Three Kingdoms, Lei Haizong on the History of Western Culture, and Tong Shuye on the History of the Spring and Autumn Period, written by scholars such as Zheng Zhenduo, Liu Yizheng, Lu Xun, Long Yusheng, Lü Simian, Lei Haizong, Tong Shuye, and Liang Qichao. These books focus on lectures by renowned scholars and the popularization of traditional culture. Public information on other publishing activities of the press is limited.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序
- 第一章 中国诗词概说
- 第一节 诗与词
- 第二节 中国诗词的基本特征
- 第三节 诗、词发展——融合中嬗变
- 第四节 诗词的流派与分类
- 第二章 诗歌的起源与发展
- 第一节 诗歌的起源与特征
- 第二节 《诗经》与现实主义诗风
- 第三节 《楚辞》与浪漫主义
- 第四节 汉乐府与东汉文人诗
- 第三章 诗歌的新发展
- 第一节 诗歌新发展之审美自觉
- 第二节 以“三曹”为核心的建安风骨
- 第三节 阮籍、嵇康与正始风度
- 第四节 绮缛与玄风——彰显时代特点的两晋诗歌
- 第五节 陶诗的创造与审美情韵
- 第六节 南北朝诗风分野与诗体发展
- 第四章 诗的成熟与词的肇始
- 第一节 诗歌成熟的符号
- 第二节 初唐诗之奠基
- 第三节 盛唐气象与诗风齐放
- 第四节 李杜光芒曜万丈
- 第五节 中唐鸣音与现实观照
- 第六节 晚唐余绪与心灵之音
- 第七节 词的肇始与晚唐五代词音
- 第五章 诗词的繁荣与多元发展
- 第一节 词的繁荣与诗词互融
- 第二节 北宋词与词的因革
- 第三节 南宋词风新变
- 第四节 北宋诗坛的蹊径独辟
- 第五节 南宋诗风的转变
- 第六章 诗词的革新与嬗变
- 第一节 明清诗词概说
- 第二节 政治笼罩下的明初诗歌
- 第三节 明中期的诗歌复古运动
- 第四节 晚明诗歌的性灵之风
- 第五节 清词中兴
- 第六节 清代诗坛的发展
- 第七章 中国诗词的意义与影响
- 第一节 中国诗词在中华文化中的意义
- 第二节 中国诗词的世界意义
- 第三节 诗词文化的当代价值
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About the author
Zhu Hui was born in Xinghua, Jiangsu, in 1963 and graduated from Hohai University in 1985. He is a member of the China Writers Association and vice chairman of the Jiangsu Writers Association, and serves as editor-in-chief of the magazine Yuhua. He is primarily a fiction writer, author of the novels My Expression, The Horn Comb, Heaven Knows and White Horse, while his short story The Seven-Story Pagoda won the Seventh Lu Xun Literary Prize. Twenty-one of his works are included in the collection, covering not only fiction but also Chinese painting, poetry, Chinese characters and folk customs, with categories ranging from classic works and social novels to literary appreciation and social sciences. His writing attends to real life and the many facets of society in a calm, meticulous style that weaves observation of cultural tradition into his narratives. Public information is limited, and the overall arc and evolution of his writing remain to be further studied.
Jin Chao is an author about whom limited public information is available; the existing sources are not sufficient to sketch a complete biography or background. Judging from the works at hand, the author writes mainly on themes of traditional Chinese culture and has published two titles, Chinese Poetry and Chinese Academies. The former concerns classical poetry, while the latter falls into the category of prose and miscellaneous writings, focusing on the history of traditional educational institutions and scholarly culture. Together the two books cover poetry on the one hand and academies on the other, and both are positioned at the level of cultural transmission and general knowledge. The author's interest appears to lie less in scattered anecdotes than in setting out representative carriers of classical Chinese culture and introducing their origins and substance in plain, accessible prose. Because verifiable information is limited, the overall character and influence of the author's writing cannot yet be fully assessed; on the evidence of these two works, however, the emphasis is on presenting knowledge and culture, making them suitable for general readers interested in traditional poetry and academy culture.
Guo Dazhang is an author about whom little public information is available. All that is currently known is that two works appear under this name, one dealing with classical Chinese poetry and the other belonging to the category of prose and miscellaneous writings. The first, Chinese Poetry, is presumably a poetry reader for general audiences, focusing on organizing and appreciating classical verse; the second, Talking About Famous Scholars Over Tea and Wine, falls into the prose-and-essays vein, discussing notable figures of past dynasties in a leisurely, conversational style that combines information with readability. Judging from these works, his writing centers on traditional Chinese culture, with subjects leaning toward classical literature and anecdotes about historical figures; the prose seems less bound to academic textual criticism than to essayistic narration and interpretation, suited to readers encountering traditional literary and historical knowledge in relaxed reading. Because his life, native place, education, and writing career cannot be verified, a full assessment of his overall output and literary influence remains difficult; readers may begin with these two works to understand his choice of subjects and manner of expression.
