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Title: 滄浪詩話

Alternate Title: Canglang Shi Hua

Summary: "滄浪詩話" by the active 12th century Yu Yan is a treatise on poetry, written during the Song Dynasty, a period marked by significant cultural achievements in China. The book serves as a guide for aspiring poets, emphasizing the importance of proper poetic form and style while critiquing contemporary works in light of classical traditions. It likely explores techniques and principles for composing poetry, illustrating the hierarchy of styles and the value of skillful expression. In "滄浪詩話," Yu Yan presents a comprehensive analysis of poetry, discussing its forms, techniques, and evaluation criteria. He categorizes different styles and models, asserting that one should aspire to emulate the poetry of the Han, Wei, Jin, and flourishing Tang dynasties while avoiding lesser works that emerged afterward. The text incorporates numerous references to historical poets and their philosophies, advocating for an understanding of poetry that transcends mere technical skill, urging poets to seek deeper emotional resonance and intellectual clarity in their work. Through an intricate interplay of critiques and recommendations, Yu Yan calls for a return to the essence of poetry, prioritizing sincerity and depth over superficial artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yan, Yu, active 12th century

EBook No.: 25289

Published: May 2, 2008

Downloads: 69

Language: Chinese

Subject: Chinese poetry -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:25289:2 2008-05-02T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Yan, Yu, active 12th century zh 1
2024-11-15T01:39:14Z 滄浪詩話

This edition has images.

Title: 滄浪詩話

Alternate Title: Canglang Shi Hua

Summary: "滄浪詩話" by the active 12th century Yu Yan is a treatise on poetry, written during the Song Dynasty, a period marked by significant cultural achievements in China. The book serves as a guide for aspiring poets, emphasizing the importance of proper poetic form and style while critiquing contemporary works in light of classical traditions. It likely explores techniques and principles for composing poetry, illustrating the hierarchy of styles and the value of skillful expression. In "滄浪詩話," Yu Yan presents a comprehensive analysis of poetry, discussing its forms, techniques, and evaluation criteria. He categorizes different styles and models, asserting that one should aspire to emulate the poetry of the Han, Wei, Jin, and flourishing Tang dynasties while avoiding lesser works that emerged afterward. The text incorporates numerous references to historical poets and their philosophies, advocating for an understanding of poetry that transcends mere technical skill, urging poets to seek deeper emotional resonance and intellectual clarity in their work. Through an intricate interplay of critiques and recommendations, Yu Yan calls for a return to the essence of poetry, prioritizing sincerity and depth over superficial artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yan, Yu, active 12th century

EBook No.: 25289

Published: May 2, 2008

Downloads: 69

Language: Chinese

Subject: Chinese poetry -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:25289:3 2008-05-02T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Yan, Yu, active 12th century zh 1