One Ancient Poem a Day 2

Name: One Ancient Poem a Day 2
ISBN: 9787541152085

云葭Sichuan Literature and Art Publishing House · ChinaJan 2026

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Word count: 153K words
Chapters: 56
ISBN: 9787541152085

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Summary

Four thousand years of Chinese history and three thousand years of classical literature—and Tang poetry and Song ci are undoubtedly the two brightest pearls in the history of Chinese classical literature. Adhering to the principle of supreme simplicity and elegance, this book selects outstanding works from the Tang and Song dynasties. The dash and dignity of the glorious Tang empire and the fresh, graceful charm of the refined Song are all captured here. Dark-haired beauties, romantic lyricists, emperors fallen on hard times… these gleaming armies and boundless romances, flowing across the page, form a vibrant and beautiful picture that carries readers effortlessly through the ages to experience the purest, most sincere classical sensibilities, and to find, amid a noisy and restless life, a place where the soul can dwell poetically.

Editor's review

Daily Classical Poems 2 is another poetry reader from Yun Jia following the previous volume. It continues the lightweight rhythm of "one poem a day," but the content is arranged with even greater care. This is not a simple anthology; it is organized along the threads of the four seasons and thematic emotions, with carefully chosen classic pieces from the pre-Qin period to the Qing dynasty. Unlike the annotated editions common on the market, Yun Jia's interpretations focus on recreating the mood of the poems and evoking emotional resonance. She excels at using lucid, flowing prose to sketch the historical scenes and literary minds behind the lines, giving classical texts a tangible modern warmth. The inclusion of some lesser-known works also reflects the editorial team's aesthetic judgment, which is not confined to textbook classics, and broadens the reader's horizons. Overall, this is a "companion" reader that guides readers to bring poetry into daily life. Its value lies not in arduous academic research but in offering a friendly, sustained, and aesthetically rich way to immerse oneself in classical literature. For readers who want systematic exposure to classical poetry but are intimidated by bulky volumes, this gradual, both systematic and flexible arrangement is especially friendly.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginners who want to use fragmented time for systematic exposure to classical poetry
Readers seeking to integrate classical aesthetics into daily life and cultivate their temperament
Literature lovers who enjoy emotional resonance and immersion in poetic mood while reading
Parents and teachers looking for quality poetry readers for children or students

Not a good fit for

Scholars devoted to rigorous academic research who need detailed textual criticism and in-depth analysis
Readers seeking a reading challenge who prefer modern poetry or Western literature

Reading tips

Read the relevant pieces in the corresponding season or solar term according to the book's seasonal arrangement, and feel the resonance between nature and the text.
There is no need to insist on one poem a day; adjust to your own pace and focus on experiencing and enjoying rather than completing a check-in task.
While reading, try reciting softly and recording fleeting insights or personal associations, so that the poems truly come alive.

About the publisher

Sichuan Literature and Art Publishing House China · Founded in 1984

Sichuan Literature and Art Publishing House is a professional literary and art publishing institution. It mainly publishes books on contemporary and modern literature, foreign literature, poetry and prose, music and art, and literary theory. Judging from the books in the database, the house places considerable emphasis on classic works and foreign literature. Representative titles include Lu Xun's Call to Arms and Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk, Lao She's Camel Xiangzi, Xiao Hong's The Story of Hulan River, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, William Shakespeare's Hamlet, and Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha. Its translator resources include Deng Jiawan, Shi Zhongge, Du Yunci, and Zhu Shenghao. Common categories include social fiction, classic works, foreign literature, world classics, literary appreciation, and classical poetry, reflecting a publishing profile that balances Chinese and foreign literary classics with literary appreciation.

版权信息
问刘十九——纸短情长，不如把酒言欢
离思——不是弱水三千，只是曾经沧海
赠婢——我不是过客，是归人
无题——他是庄周梦中的蝶，沧海尽头的月
苏小小墓——若解多情，便是无情
李凭箜篌引——此曲只应天上有
天上谣——天上白玉京，十二楼五城
古从军行——自古美人如名将
泊秦淮——六朝的记忆，欲说还休
寄扬州韩绰判官——念桥边红药，知为你生
白雪歌送武判官归京——愿你离去，后会有期
骊姬墓下作——罂粟美人，乱世传奇
乌衣巷——将五十年兴亡看饱
酬乐天扬州初逢席上见赠——山中一日，人间千万年
赠邻女——得不到的永远在骚动
题都城南庄——问世间，情为何物
凉州词——乘彼垝垣，以望复关
金陵晚望——画着你，画不出你的骨骼
听筝——只是因为在人群中多看了你一眼
金缕衣——她在曲中大放异彩
陇西行——女儿柔肠男儿胆
生查子·春山烟欲收——一袭绿罗裙，一段长相思
虞美人·春花秋月何时了——亡国恨，何时灭
菩萨蛮·花明月暗笼轻雾——李煜和小周后的爱情故事
述亡国诗——是红颜，却并非祸水
雨霖铃·寒蝉凄切——送你离开，千里之外
忆帝京·毕竟不成眠——都说相思令人老
蝶恋花·伫倚危楼风细细——相思不悔，只为你一人
长相思·吴山青——谁信幽香是返魂
卜算子·不是爱风尘——那便是我最终的归宿
青玉案·凌波不过横塘路——人间自是有情痴
江城子·十年生死两茫茫——悼亡，思念，和回忆
蝶恋花·花褪残红青杏小——究竟是有情，还是无情
餈韵杨公济奉议梅花——千年后，仍亿潘玉儿
满庭芳·山抹微云——古之伤心人，只此一人
钗头凤·红酥手——相濡以沫，不如相忘于江湖。
蝶恋花·槛菊愁烟兰泣露——天下学校废，兴学自殊始
临江仙·梦后楼台高锁——与你初见，便是初恋
临江仙·斗草阶前初见——邂逅相遇，适我愿兮
生查子·关山魂梦长——只为一人白头
苏幕遮·燎沉香——何日故乡，何亿故人
苏幕遮·碧云天——杜康不能解之乡愁
渔家傲·秋思——大漠孤烟，长河落日
满江红·太液芙蓉——悲情昭仪，奈何一生
扬州慢——念桥边红药，为你生
江城子·赏春——与君别理，断肠一生
卜算子·我住长江头——此生只对你不离不弃
玉楼春——一年之初，春日光景
满庭芳——巾帼女儿，不输须眉郎
系腰裙——有多爱你，就有多恨你
木兰花·城上风光莺语乱——人生挽歌，花事了
虞美人·听雨——三场雨，困住一生
一剪梅·舟过吴江——愿来生不识乡愁滋味
小重山·春愁——荼蘼不争春，寂寞开最晚
一丛花令——只因爱红尘，参透风花雪月

FAQ

How is this book different from the first volume?

While continuing the "one poem a day" format, the second volume has a broader selection and arranges the material with greater emphasis on the turning of the seasons and thematic categories (such as travel, object eulogy, and leisure). The interpretations also focus more on connecting with modern life experience, making the content richer and more systematic overall.

Are the annotations and translations of the poems detailed?

The book focuses on "appreciation" rather than "textual exegesis." It provides necessary word annotations and fluent modern translations, but the core is the author's prose-style interpretation of the poems' mood, emotion, and background, intended to guide readers to feel the beauty of the poetry rather than to conduct meticulous textual research.

Is it suitable as extracurricular reading for primary and middle school students?

Very suitable. The selections cover many textbook pieces, and the language is beautiful and accessible, with vivid interpretations that can effectively spark young people's interest in classical poetry and help them understand the works from emotional and aesthetic perspectives. It is a good supplement and extension to textbook learning.

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About the author

云葭 Author

Yun Jia is a Chinese author whose work spans a notably wide range of subjects; the library currently holds 18 of her titles. Public information about her is limited, and no clear records of her nationality, dates, or educational background are available, yet the distribution of her works suggests where her interests lie. She writes popular introductions to classical poetry, such as the Daily Classical Poem volumes, which lead readers into traditional verse one poem a day. She also turns to accessible history writing: in the 100 Days with the Ancients series she sets her scenes in the Song and Southern Song dynasties, depicting daily life through perspectives such as moving house and the diaries of ordinary townsfolk. At the same time, works such as Zui Liunian show her writing youth fiction in the time-travel and alternate-world genres. Overall, her prose is approachable and readable, balancing knowledge with storytelling, and suits beginning readers.