A History of Northern Song Ci Poetry: 2 Volumes
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- University students and researchers who need systematic study of ancient Chinese literary history, especially the development of Song ci.
- Lovers of classical literature who wish to go beyond appreciation of individual pieces and understand the artistic achievements and cultural significance of Northern Song ci in historical depth.
- Middle school Chinese teachers and related educators seeking reference material to expand background knowledge and enrich course depth.
- Readers interested in Song dynasty history and culture who hope to perceive Northern Song social life and literati spirit more vividly through the lens of literature.
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking only light entertainment or hoping to quickly obtain vernacular translations and simple appreciation of ci works.
- Readers who find scholarly exposition and historical analysis dry and prefer purely emotional, lyrical literary criticism.
Reading tips
- Read in chapter order to grasp the developmental thread of Northern Song ci history constructed by the authors; avoid jumping straight to chapters on individual poets.
- While reading, consult original texts such as the Complete Song Ci to compare with the book's analyses and deepen understanding of specific works.
- The book is fairly scholarly, and some discussion involves technical terms and historical background; first-time readers may slow down appropriately or supplement with basic readings on Song history.
About the publisher
Northern Literature and Art Publishing House focuses on contemporary and modern literary and artistic works, literary theory, and translations of foreign literature, while also covering categories such as history, popular science, Eastern philosophy, and world classics. Its collection includes 737 titles, with representative publications ranging from traditional Chinese classics such as Records of the Grand Historian, The Exploitation of the Works of Nature, and The Analects to foreign literary works including the complete classic plays of Shakespeare, Balzac's Old Goriot and Eugénie Grandet (in celebrated translations by Fu Lei), and The Complete Sherlock Holmes. Its author resources span classical figures such as Sima Qian, Song Yingxing, and Confucius, foreign writers such as Shakespeare and Balzac, and translators such as Zhu Shenghao and Fu Lei. The press combines the transmission of classics with an orientation toward general reading, developing a distinctive profile in both the editing of traditional texts and the translation of foreign literature. Public information is limited, so the above emphasizes the publishing profile reflected in the books held in the collection.
Contents
- 修订说明
- 引言（1）
- 引言（2）
- 引言（3）
- 第一章 晏欧词风与令词创作群体（1）
- 第一章 晏欧词风与令词创作群体（2）
- 第一章 晏欧词风与令词创作群体（3）
- 第一章 晏欧词风与令词创作群体（4）
- 第二章 柳永词风与慢词兴盛（1）
- 第二章 柳永词风与慢词兴盛（2）
- 第二章 柳永词风与慢词兴盛（3）
- 第三章 苏轼词风与苏门创作群体（1）
- 第三章 苏轼词风与苏门创作群体（2）
- 第三章 苏轼词风与苏门创作群体（3）
- 第三章 苏轼词风与苏门创作群体（4）
- 第四章 清真词风与大晟创作群体（1）
- 第四章 清真词风与大晟创作群体（2）
- 第四章 清真词风与大晟创作群体（3）
- 第五章 李清照及北宋后期其他词人（1）
- 第五章 李清照及北宋后期其他词人（2）
- 结语
- 参考文献
- 《北宋词史》书后
FAQ
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About the author
Tao Erfu is a scholar-author long engaged in the study of classical Chinese poetry and literary appreciation. Public information about him is limited: details such as his native place, education, and professional appointments are not clearly recorded, and what can be confirmed is chiefly his achievement in the study of ci poetry. Four of his works are held in the collection, with representative titles including A History of Southern Song Ci, A History of Northern Song Ci, and A History of Northern Song Ci: Complete Two Volumes, alongside a duplicate edition of A History of Southern Song Ci. These works take Song-dynasty ci as their subject and fall under the categories of classical poetry and literary appreciation, showing the author's sustained commitment to tracing the history of ci and evaluating individual works. His writing emphasizes the development of ci as a form and the interpretation of specific pieces, combining historical narrative with appreciative commentary so that readers can grasp the overall landscape of Song ci and the styles of its representative writers. Despite the scarcity of biographical material, Tao Erfu has left his mark on the field through solid works on the history of ci, offering useful reading for enthusiasts and researchers of classical poetry.
Zhuge Yibing is an author whose writing focuses mainly on Song dynasty literature and history. Publicly available information about him is limited, and a complete account of his life is not yet available. Judging from the eleven works held in the library, his writing falls roughly into three areas: the history and popular study of ci poetry, as in A History of Northern Song Ci, An Introduction to Song Ci, and Three Hundred Song Ci Poems; the examination of ci in relation to Song society and the civil examination system, as in The Song Civil Examination System and the Evolution of Literature and Song Ci Talks About Song History; and historical narrative centered on individuals, as in Worrying First and Rejoicing Last: Fan Zhongyan's Official Career and Benevolent Heart and Li Qingzhao. Overall, his writing combines scholarly organization with readability, often starting from specific works and personal experience and linking institutional background and the spirit of the age to literary creation. It is well suited to general readers who wish to learn about Song ci and Song dynasty literature and history.
