A Register of Poetry
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Classical literature enthusiasts who wish to study a single chapter of the Twenty-Four Poetic Modes thematically
- Chinese department students or researchers who need to examine the poetic category of 'reserve' in a concentrated way
- Readers interested in the study of categories in ancient literary theory who are willing to compare different interpretations
- Readers who enjoy short essays and prefer close reading to extensive reading
Not a good fit for
- Readers who want to grasp the entirety of the Twenty-Four Poetic Modes through one book
- Complete beginners who need sentence-by-sentence modern Chinese translation and detailed exposition
- Learners who prefer systematic theoretical textbooks and expect a complete framework
Reading tips
- Read the original text several times first, mark difficult words and phrases, then consult the annotations.
- Collect explanations of the 'Reserve' section from different annotated editions, compare similarities and differences, and form your own understanding.
- Select classical poems with an obviously reserved style, such as quatrains and short lyrics, and corroborate them against the theoretical text.
- After reading, write short notes; they need not be long, but should record personal impressions and questions.
About the publisher
Bashu Publishing House is a publisher centered on collating and publishing classical Chinese cultural texts, with its main publishing areas covering classical literature, Eastern philosophy, ancient poetry, and educational classics. Its library currently holds 1,075 titles, including representative works such as Dream of the Red Chamber, the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Gathering, Renjian Cihua, and Out to the Frontier, involving authors such as Cao Xueqin, Wang Xizhi, Wang Guowei, Wang Changling, Liu Xie, and Yan Yu. These reflect the publisher's focus on literary classics, poetry criticism, and philosophical readings. Its publishing character lies in working around ancient texts and canonical works, with attention to textual collation and presentation. Public information on its more detailed publishing background and series plans is limited; this introduction is based only on the library's book information.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序
- 古体
- 律体
- 绝句体
- 杂体
- 张衡
- 唐山夫人
- 蔡琰
- 汉郊祀歌
- 汉乐府
- 古诗十九首情真，景真，事真，意真。澄至清，发至情。
- 陈思王
- 王粲刘桢
- 嵇康
- 阮籍
- 张华
- 傅玄
- 潘岳
- 陆机
- 束皙
- 张协
- 郭璞
- 刘琨卢谌
- 陶渊明
- 谢瞻
- 谢灵运
- 谢惠连
- 鲍照
- 谢朓
- 沈约
- 江淹
FAQ
Does this book discuss only the 'Reserve' section?
What does 'reserve' mainly mean as a poetic concept?
What background should I have before reading this poetic discussion?
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About the author
Chen Yizeng is an author in the field of classical Chinese literary theory and poetics, about whom little public information is available; his dates, native place, and life events are difficult to establish with certainty. Judging from the four works recorded in the collection, his writing addresses the core areas of traditional literati cultivation, including poetics, prose composition, and calligraphy. Shiyu discusses the forms, prosody, and development of poetry; Wenshuo deals with methods of prose writing and the distinctions between genres; and Hanlin Yaoue concerns writing techniques and brushwork norms. Though modest in scale, these writings show an emphasis on rules and standards and bear the character of introductory guidance and the transmission of family methods, and they are often classified under Eastern philosophy, social sciences, and literary appreciation. Because the original texts are scattered or not widely circulated, modern knowledge of Chen Yizeng relies largely on bibliographic records and later citations, yet his views remain of reference value in traditional poetic and prose criticism and in the transmission of calligraphic learning.
