The Complete Collection of Feihualing Poetry
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Editor's review
In terms of depth, the book covers a broad range of poems from the Book of Songs to works of the Ming and Qing dynasties, balancing classic status with broad appeal; the annotations are concise and focus on clarifying meaning rather than excessive academic textual criticism, which makes the book better suited to general readers. For readers seeking in-depth appreciation or academic study, however, the interpretations may seem somewhat shallow. Its real value lies in the convenience of "compilation" and "lookup": it gathers related lines scattered across many sources, allowing readers to directly perceive how the same imagery is variously rendered by different poets in different eras, and this cross-sectional comparison itself brings a distinctive pleasure and insight.
Overall, this is a clearly positioned and highly practical poetry compilation. It lowers the barrier for ordinary readers to encounter and play the "flying flower" game, serving as a friendly bridge between classical poetry culture and modern recreational activities. For readers who wish to enrich their store of poetry, add cultural interest to their lives, or simply bring a touch of elegance to social occasions, this book is a good choice.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Beginners to classical poetry who want to build a systematic store of famous lines
- School teachers or cultural event organizers looking for classroom or game material
- Friends who enjoy poetry games such as "flying flower" and need a portable reference
- Readers who hope to quote poetry naturally in everyday writing or conversation to enhance their style
Not a good fit for
- Professional researchers pursuing in-depth theoretical study and academic textual criticism of poetry
- Readers expecting detailed background analysis and artistic appreciation of each poem
Reading tips
- Start by reading through the keyword chapters that interest you most to savor the richness of the imagery
- Use it as a reference book, looking up entries by keyword when writing or as needed, rather than reading it straight through
- Try using the book as a question bank for "flying flower" practice with friends, learning through play
About the publisher
Yanbian Education Press has maintained a sustained focus on translating and introducing foreign literature and classic works. Its available titles include translations of Maugham's The Moon and Sixpence, Akutagawa Ryunosuke's Rashomon, Natsume Soseki's I Am a Cat, Dazai Osamu's No Longer Human, and Lafcadio Hearn's Kwaidan, forming a selection centered on Japanese literature while also covering English and American literature. In the areas of prose and literary appreciation, it offers classic collections by Zhou Zuoren and Lin Huiyin, as well as accessible interpretations of classics such as the Chu Ci by authors including Li Yan, Wang Rongbo, and Ziyi. The press's distinctive approach lies in placing foreign literary masterpieces alongside native classic readings, balancing readability and knowledge, and providing general readers with introductory and appreciative works. Due to limited public information, its related series system and complete roster of authors require further confirmation.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 辑一 梅兰竹菊
- 梅
- 兰
- 竹
- 菊
- 辑二 琴棋书画
- 琴
- 棋
- 书
- 画
- 辑三 春夏秋冬
- 春
- 夏
- 秋
- 冬
- 辑四 风花雪月
- 风
- 花
- 雪
- 月
- 辑五 山海云天
- 山
- 海
- 云
- 天
- 辑六 星草树鸟
- 星
- 草
- 树
- 鸟
- 辑七 雨柳酒
- 雨
- 柳
- 酒
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About the author
Li Yan, a native of Shandong, graduated from the Graduate University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and has been engaged in book writing and publishing for more than ten years, mainly in popular science, personal finance, and foreign-language translation. Her works span a wide range of subjects. For younger readers she has produced history titles such as the youth edition of Comics on the Twenty-Four Histories and the "Chinese History Painted for Children" series, which present major events and outstanding figures through words and pictures. She has also written popular science books including Physics Is So Much Fun and Chemistry Is So Much Fun, as well as practical guides such as A Guide to Disaster Prevention, Risk Avoidance, and Self-Rescue for Everyone. In addition, she has contributed to the translation of foreign literature and to medical writing on hypertension prevention and treatment, and has published works on classical poetry and trading rules. Her writing emphasizes combining knowledge with readability, aiming to convey information to readers of different ages in an accessible way. Due to limited public information, details of her life and her English name are not available.
