Project Gutenberg 2008-05-02 Public domain in the USA. 212 Yan, Yu, active 12th century 嚴羽 Yan, Danqiu Yan, Yiqing Yen, Yü Yen, Yu 滄浪詩話 Canglang Shi Hua "滄浪詩話" by the active 12th century Yu Yan is a treatise on poetry, written during the Song Dynasty, a period marked by significant cultural achievements in China. The book serves as a guide for aspiring poets, emphasizing the importance of proper poetic form and style while critiquing contemporary works in light of classical traditions. It likely explores techniques and principles for composing poetry, illustrating the hierarchy of styles and the value of skillful expression. In "滄浪詩話," Yu Yan presents a comprehensive analysis of poetry, discussing its forms, techniques, and evaluation criteria. He categorizes different styles and models, asserting that one should aspire to emulate the poetry of the Han, Wei, Jin, and flourishing Tang dynasties while avoiding lesser works that emerged afterward. The text incorporates numerous references to historical poets and their philosophies, advocating for an understanding of poetry that transcends mere technical skill, urging poets to seek deeper emotional resonance and intellectual clarity in their work. Through an intricate interplay of critiques and recommendations, Yu Yan calls for a return to the essence of poetry, prioritizing sincerity and depth over superficial artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Chinese poetry -- History and criticism PL Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Category: Poetry Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 69075 2025-06-10T12:01:25.790660 text/html 68896 2025-01-10T11:48:28.431333 text/html 97441 2025-06-10T12:01:30.596653 application/epub+zip 96363 2025-06-10T12:01:28.324668 application/epub+zip 86233 2025-06-10T12:01:27.237615 application/epub+zip 173811 2025-06-10T12:01:32.229594 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 168581 2025-06-10T12:01:29.954644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 136153 2022-09-11T14:27:20.888044 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 56400 2025-06-10T12:01:25.552654 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 56320 2008-05-02T08:24:56 text/plain; charset=utf-8 25532 2008-05-02T08:24:58 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17040 2025-06-10T12:01:32.365624 application/rdf+xml 11128 2025-06-10T12:01:27.775610 image/jpeg 3054 2025-06-10T12:01:27.505650 image/jpeg 96092 2025-06-10T12:01:25.799676 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog zh.wikipedia