Publisher's Synopsis
"China stands as one of the world's great ancient civilizations. While most illustrious ancient nations either declined, collapsed, or shifted cultural centers over time, China alone has maintained both ancient roots and enduring vitality. With over five millennia of documented history from primitive societies to established statehood, Chinese civilization persists as an unbroken continuum, retaining its cultural essence while achieving timeless relevance through historical evolution.
This book offers a comprehensive and systematic exploration of ancient Chinese poetry's development. Through vivid and engaging prose, it introduces representative writers, works, and schools from various historical periods, blending accessible explanations with insightful observations. Serving both as a primer to demystify the subject and as a gateway to immersive appreciation of classical verse, it combines scholarly depth with readability, making it ideal for literary enthusiasts seeking to understand China's poetic heritage.
中国是世界文明古国之一。古代世界曾经辉煌灿烂的文明国家,多数没有能够继续维持下去,有的中断了,有的随着文化重心的转移而转移到另外的地区。唯有中国这个国家,既古老又年轻。从原始社会到形成国家,有文字可考的历史有五千年以上。中国和中国文化屹立于世界之林,一脉相承,历史而弥新。
本书全面系统地梳理了中国古代诗歌的发展历史,介绍了各个时期有代表性的作家、作品和流派,文笔生动流畅,内容浅显易懂,时有真知灼见。本书在普及中国古代诗歌知识的同时,又给人以优秀诗词作品的重陶,适合广大文学爱好者阅读。