A Comprehensive Study of Tang Poetry I - Paperback

by Lin Geng (Author)

In this volume, the author provides a general understanding of poetry in the "High Tang" era from a range of perspectives. Starting with an in-depth discussion of the Romantic tradition and historical context, the author focuses on poetic language patterns, Youth Spirit, maturity symbols, and prototypes of the poetry.

Author Biography

Lin Geng was a literary historian, a scholar in ancient Chinese literature, and a modern poet. He was a professor and doctoral supervisor of Peking University. His poetic and rational qualities interact in his writing and research, forming a distinct characteristic rarely seen in the literary world.