Yuefu Poetry is another organic part of the outstanding cultural heritage of the Chinese nation after the "Book of Songs" and "Chu Ci". Its content has a wide range of themes, its language is simple and natural, and its emotions are natural and simple. It has a profound influence on the development of poetry in later generations.
This edition is compiled and selected by Professor Zhou Xinglu of Peking University. It contains 100 classic Yuefu songs in 12 volumes and biographies of 57 poets and painters. The illustrations use the works of many painters in Chinese history, represented by Qian Xuan and Yun Shouping. The themes are mainly flowers, birds, beasts, insects, fish and other lively and natural creatures, which set off the natural, simple, smart and lively emotional color of the book.
Reader comments
This "Collection of Yuefu Poems" is rich in content, covering various themes and showing natural and simple emotions. Professor Zhou Xinglu's editing is very careful, and the illustrations in the book are also very beautiful. As the book says, "Suburban temples were important places for worship in ancient times", which made me feel the solemnity and sacredness of traditional culture. This book is very helpful for understanding Yuefu poetry and Chinese culture. It is worth reading!
This "Collection of Yuefu Poems" is rich in content, covering various themes and showing natural and simple emotions. Professor Zhou Xinglu's editing is very careful, and the illustrations in the book are also very beautiful. As the book says, "Suburban temples were important places for worship in ancient times", which made me feel the solemnity and sacredness of traditional culture. This book is very helpful for understanding Yuefu poetry and Chinese culture. It is worth reading!