Project Gutenberg 2008-05-14 Public domain in the USA. 709 Li, Yu 1611 李漁 李渔 闲情偶寄 Xian Qing Ou Ji 閒情偶寄 Produced by Zheng Ya Zhu "闲情偶寄" by Yu Li is a philosophical discourse on the art of poetry and song, particularly focusing on the craft of lyricism and dramatic writing. This work likely belongs to the late 19th century, encompassing ideas from both classical Chinese literature and more modern interpretations of artistic expression. The book delves into the intricate relationship between musicality, structure, and expression in lyrical forms, suggesting that mastery in this craft is paramount for any writer seeking recognition or legacy. The opening of "闲情偶寄" introduces readers to a discussion on the importance of lyric writing and its perceived status among literary skills. The author reflects on the historical significance of well-crafted lyrics and their ability to outshine even grand historical narratives. He emphasizes that even emperors have gained renown through their expertise in lyricism, illustrating its cultural significance. By critiquing past and contemporary approaches to lyric creation, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how emotional depth, thematic cohesion, and rhythmic precision contribute to the success of lyrical works in the realm of performance and literature. This opening lays a foundation for a thoughtful examination of artistic standards and the challenges faced by writers in expressing their creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh PL Text Browsing: Language & Communication Browsing: Literature 528929 528879 2024-09-11T05:16:36.376547 2023-09-11T08:43:04.374474 text/html text/html 528922 528872 2024-09-11T05:16:36.589522 2023-09-11T08:43:04.518459 text/html text/html 276651 2024-09-11T05:16:41.204589 application/epub+zip 282404 2024-09-11T05:16:37.881526 application/epub+zip 282405 2024-09-11T05:16:37.100533 application/epub+zip 548738 2024-09-11T05:16:43.712530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 539382 2024-09-11T05:16:40.691504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 539890 2022-09-12T04:18:41.852624 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 506228 2024-09-11T05:16:36.123518 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 506109 2021-01-03T14:57:40 text/plain; charset=utf-8 238897 2021-01-03T14:57:40 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 16596 2024-09-11T05:16:43.837490 application/rdf+xml 9441 2024-09-11T05:16:37.437511 image/jpeg 2505 2024-09-11T05:16:37.267523 image/jpeg 275847 2024-09-11T05:16:36.641553 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia