Lessons on Classical Poetry
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Summary
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Ordinary readers who want to get close to classical poetry again but are afraid they won't understand it
- Beginners who like classroom-style explanation and need conversational guidance
- Readers who want comfort from poetry when anxious or low
- Chinese teachers or book-club leaders looking for shared reading material
Not a good fit for
- Researchers who need strict scholarly textual criticism and annotated editions
- Readers who expect detailed line-by-line annotations
- People who prefer a systematic literary-history framework to lecture-style reflections
Reading tips
- Read one section at a time, then pause for a few minutes and copy down the line that moves you most.
- When you reach a poet, first recall one of their poems from memory, then see how the lecture unfolds.
- Look up the original poems mentioned in the book and read them alongside it, keeping your own first reaction beyond the commentary.
- When you are feeling low, pick pieces that match your mood; there is no need to go in order.
About the publisher
Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House focuses on literary publishing while also covering the humanities, social sciences, and books on art and daily life. Its approximately 1,535 titles in the database span social novels, world history, design, science fiction, classic works, and film and television: they include modern Chinese literary classics by Lu Xun such as A Madman's Diary: The Complete Short Stories of Lu Xun, Call to Arms, Four Generations Under One Roof, and Teahouse, as well as foreign literary memoirs like Stefan Zweig's The World of Yesterday. In science fiction it offers Asimov's Galactic Empire series, while in architecture and art it publishes Liu Dunzhen's Classical Gardens of Suzhou and design titles from Phoenix Space. Its authors are concentrated among classic writers such as Lu Xun, Zweig, and Asimov, with translators including Liang Xijiang, Zhong Haonan, and Ye Lihua. Its overall character is built on classic works while embracing genre fiction and visual culture. Public information is limited, and this introduction is based on the titles in the database.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 写在前面
- 绪言
- 第一讲 《诗经》与楚辞
- 第一节 《诗经》
- 第二节 楚辞和屈原
- 第二讲 汉代诗歌
- 第一节 《垓下歌》与《大风歌》
- 第二节 汉乐府
- 第三节 《古诗十九首》
- 第三讲 魏晋诗歌
- 第一节 曹操和曹植
- 第二节 阮籍与正始诗歌
- 第三节 晋宋之际，陶渊明与谢灵运
- 第四讲 南朝诗歌对形式的追求
- 第一节 诗歌声律化的过程
- 第二节 诗歌结构形式的成型过程
- 第三节 诗体的分化过程
- 第五讲 唐代诗歌
- 第一节 齐言七古诗体的特点
- 第二节 杂言七古的诗体特点
- 第三节 七言绝句的诗体特点
- 第四节 五言绝句的诗体特点
- 第五节 五言律诗的诗体特点
- 第六节 七言律诗的诗体特点
- 第六讲 词的演化
- 第一节 词的形成
- 第二节 晚唐五代词
- 第三节 宋代文学中诗和词的分野
- 第四节 宋代的词
FAQ
Can I read this book without any foundation in classical poetry?
How is this book different from ordinary poetry-appreciation books?
Do I need to read in order from the Book of Songs to Song ci?
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About the author
Luo Yuming was born in Shanghai in July 1951. He is a professor and doctoral supervisor in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Fudan University, an editorial board member of Cihai and chief editor of its classical Chinese literature section, with research focusing on the literature of the Han, Wei, and Six Dynasties. His writings combine literary history with close reading of classics: he co-edited the three-volume History of Chinese Literature with Zhang Peiheng, and has also addressed a wider readership through works such as A Brief History of Chinese Literature, Close Readings of A New Account of Tales of the World, and Zen in Poetry. His approach starts from concrete texts and makes ancient poetry, anecdotal literature, and intellectual themes clear and accessible. The ten works held here, including Lectures on Classical Poetry, True Meaning in Poetry, Detailed Explanations of A New Account of Tales of the World, Lectures on Classical Chinese Literature, and The Book of Songs, reflect this balance of scholarship and readability. Some of his works have been translated into English, Japanese, and Korean.
