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Title: 隨園詩話

Alternate Title: Sui yuan shi hua

Note: Reading ease score: 99.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Ruei-An Lin

Summary: "隨園詩話" by Yuan Mei is a collection of essays on poetics and criticism written in the 18th century. The book explores the nuances of poetry, the nature of artistic expression, and the interplay of personal experience with artistic creation. It offers insights into various poetic styles and the importance of emotional authenticity, making it a rich resource for understanding traditional Chinese poetry. At the start of the text, the author presents reflections on the ambitions and struggles of historical figures, suggesting that great aspirations often emerge from humble beginnings. He discusses the contrasting circumstances of famous poets and their moods during different periods in their lives, emphasizing the impact of personal experiences on their artistic output. This opening establishes a contemplative tone, engaging readers with the interplay of character, aspiration, and the essence of poetry, laying the groundwork for the critical discussions that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yuan, Mei, 1716-1798

EBook No.: 52206

Published: Jun 1, 2016

Downloads: 1478

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.

This edition has images.

Title: 隨園詩話

Alternate Title: Sui yuan shi hua

Note: Reading ease score: 99.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Ruei-An Lin

Summary: "隨園詩話" by Yuan Mei is a collection of essays on poetics and criticism written in the 18th century. The book explores the nuances of poetry, the nature of artistic expression, and the interplay of personal experience with artistic creation. It offers insights into various poetic styles and the importance of emotional authenticity, making it a rich resource for understanding traditional Chinese poetry. At the start of the text, the author presents reflections on the ambitions and struggles of historical figures, suggesting that great aspirations often emerge from humble beginnings. He discusses the contrasting circumstances of famous poets and their moods during different periods in their lives, emphasizing the impact of personal experiences on their artistic output. This opening establishes a contemplative tone, engaging readers with the interplay of character, aspiration, and the essence of poetry, laying the groundwork for the critical discussions that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yuan, Mei, 1716-1798

EBook No.: 52206

Published: Jun 1, 2016

Downloads: 1478

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.