The Complete Poems of Wu Qiao

全唐诗Jun 2024

3.1

Word count: 1.6K words
Chapters: 23

Summary

This poetry collection is part of the Complete Tang Poems. It was imperially compiled during the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty by Peng Dingqiu, Yang Zhongne, Shen Sanzeng, Pan Conglü, Xu Shuben, Che Dingjin, Wang Yi, Zha Sicheng, Yu Mei, and others, with Cao Yin finally responsible for the printing. It not only comprehensively reflects the flourishing of Tang poetry but also serves as important material for studying Tang history, culture, and education.

Editor's review

As a compilation of Wu Qiao's individual works from the Complete Tang Poems, The Complete Poems of Wu Qiao offers general readers a convenient way to approach this Tang poet. Wu Qiao's surviving poems are limited in number and mostly concern personal travel, exchanges, and reflections; their style is clear and gentle, suited to slow, careful reading in a relatively quiet setting. The value of this book lies not in presenting a grand picture of poetry history but in allowing readers to focus on a poet with few surviving poems who nonetheless has a distinct profile, thereby gaining a more concrete understanding of the rich layers of Tang poetry. For readers systematically reading Tang poetry and hoping to go beyond common anthologies of famous poets, this book can serve as a supplementary reader. The editor has not added much modern interpretation to the original works, so readers must rely on annotations and background materials to understand them. When reading, one might compare Wu Qiao's poems with works by poets of the same period to appreciate his choices in subject matter and language. As the content is not lengthy, it is suitable as a small desk book for casual browsing rather than for reading straight through.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who have read common Tang poetry anthologies and wish to expand their reading range
Literature enthusiasts with a particular interest in works by minor and mid-level Tang poets
Language teachers who need a compilation of Wu Qiao's poems for teaching or writing reference

Not a good fit for

Beginners seeking detailed modern annotations and line-by-line appreciation
Readers expecting a complete general collection or large anthology of Tang poetry

Reading tips

First read through once to get a sense of the overall style, then select poems that leave a deeper impression for close reading and note-taking
Read alongside a history of Tang literature or short biographies of poets to understand the background of Wu Qiao's era
Compare with works by other minor and mid-level Tang poets in the Complete Tang Poems to compare differences in subject matter and language

版权信息
僻居谢何明府见访
冬日道中
僻居酬友人
游西山龙泉禅寺
宿灊山
游西禅
寄史处士
僻居秋思寄友人
寄落星史虚白处士
九江旅夜寄山中故人
闻杜牧赴阙
题西林寺水阁
林居喜崔三博远至
观华夷图
庐山书堂送祝秀才还乡
暮冬送何秀才毗陵
龙潭张道者
晚秋同何秀才溪上
送江少府授延陵后寄
观山水障子
寄张学士洎
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FAQ

Does this book include all of Wu Qiao's poems?

This book is a compilation of Wu Qiao's works from the Complete Tang Poems; the poems included are limited to those recorded in the Complete Tang Poems and do not represent all of Wu Qiao's historical output. Lost works are not included. Readers who need textual research should consult relevant sources separately.

Does the book include annotations and appreciation?

The content of this book comes from the Complete Tang Poems and primarily preserves the original works; it does not provide line-by-line modern annotations or appreciation. Readers may need reference works or related research materials to understand the words and background.

Can someone without a foundation in Tang poetry read this book?

Yes, but depth of understanding will be limited. Wu Qiao's language is not obscure, but without background knowledge it is easy to remain at the literal level. It is advisable to read some introductory Tang poetry anthologies first; this book will be more rewarding afterward.

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About the author

全唐诗 Author

"Quan Tang Shi" is not the name of an individual poet, but a comprehensive anthology of Tang poetry compiled during the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty. The attribution "Quan Tang Shi" actually stands for the group of editors behind this large imperially commissioned work. The anthology gathers a vast range of Tang poems, generally including all poets whose works survive, and the 287 items in this collection derive from it, comprising the complete works of poets such as Wang Wei, Li Bai, Li Shangyin, Du Mu, Chen Zi'ang, Cui Hao, Zhang Jiuling, and Bai Juyi. In subject and style, these works cover landscape and pastoral verse, frontier and military themes, historical reflection, and farewell and occasional poetry, offering a fairly complete picture of Tang poetry. Public information about the individual editors is limited; nevertheless, for its breadth and documentary value, the anthology has long been regarded as an important foundation for studying Tang poetry and for literary appreciation.