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Title: 古詩十九首

Alternate Title: Gushi shijiu shou

Note: Reading ease score: 38.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by SI-YING HUANG

Summary: "古詩十九首" by Tong Xiao is a collection of ancient Chinese poems likely written during the early centuries of the Common Era. This anthology showcases the eloquence of classical Chinese poetry, reflecting themes of love, longing, and the human experience. The book offers insight into the cultural and emotional landscape of its time, encapsulating feelings and sentiments that resonate through generations. The collection consists of nineteen distinct poems, each characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth. It explores various themes, including separation, nostalgia, unrequited love, and the passage of time. From the sorrow of distance highlighted in "行行重行行" to the wistful reminiscence found in "明月何皎皎," each poem resonates with the universal human experience of longing and reflection. Tong Xiao's use of nature, metaphor, and traditional motifs conveys the essence of personal and collective experiences, making this collection a rich tapestry of ancient wisdom and emotional expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Xiao, Tong, 501-531

EBook No.: 43009

Published: Jun 22, 2013

Downloads: 71

Language: Chinese

Subject: Chinese poetry -- Qin and Han dynasties, 221 B.C.-220 A.D.

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: 古詩十九首

Alternate Title: Gushi shijiu shou

Note: Reading ease score: 38.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by SI-YING HUANG

Summary: "古詩十九首" by Tong Xiao is a collection of ancient Chinese poems likely written during the early centuries of the Common Era. This anthology showcases the eloquence of classical Chinese poetry, reflecting themes of love, longing, and the human experience. The book offers insight into the cultural and emotional landscape of its time, encapsulating feelings and sentiments that resonate through generations. The collection consists of nineteen distinct poems, each characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth. It explores various themes, including separation, nostalgia, unrequited love, and the passage of time. From the sorrow of distance highlighted in "行行重行行" to the wistful reminiscence found in "明月何皎皎," each poem resonates with the universal human experience of longing and reflection. Tong Xiao's use of nature, metaphor, and traditional motifs conveys the essence of personal and collective experiences, making this collection a rich tapestry of ancient wisdom and emotional expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Xiao, Tong, 501-531

EBook No.: 43009

Published: Jun 22, 2013

Downloads: 71

Language: Chinese

Subject: Chinese poetry -- Qin and Han dynasties, 221 B.C.-220 A.D.

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.