Classic Collection of Tang and Song Poetry
"Classic Collection of Tang and Song Poetry" is a comprehensive compilation of almost all the renowned Tang and Song poems. This collection includes the entirety of Tang poetry, Song poetry, Three Hundred Tang Poems, Tang Poems with Music, Tang Poetry Stories, Tang Poetry Appreciation Encyclopedia, Three Hundred Song Lyrics, Song Lyrics like the Beauty of the Moon and Initial Love, Discussions on Song Lyrics, and Song Lyrics Appreciation Collection.
Tang and Song poetry are considered the shining gems in Chinese literary history. The Tang Dynasty was known as the era of poetry, while the Song Dynasty was hailed as the era of lyrics. Song lyrics originated from the folk, began in the Tang Dynasty, flourished during the Five Dynasties, and reached its peak in the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty's rich material life led to a stronger pursuit of cultural activities. Tang poets mainly served as tools and playthings for the royal family and rulers, while Song lyricists, appreciated by others, rose to prominence in the political arena. Song emperors adored lyrics, ministers were lyricists, and renowned figures like Fan Zhongyan, Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Su Shi, and the female lyricist Li Qingzhao, became celebrated lyricists, leaving a lasting impact on society."
