02153cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500110014524600120015626400510016830000470021933600260026633700260029233800360031850000310035450800280038552012770041353400450169065300440173585600430177999900170182225460UtSlPG20260610133602.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aPL1 aZhong, Rong, active 502-51910a詩品1 aShi Pin 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-13  aProduced by Shung Ru Wu  a"詩品" by 梁 鍾嶸 is a critical examination of poetry written during the early 6th century. This work serves as a commentary on various poets and their contributions to Chinese literature, particularly focusing on the style and thematic significance of poetry. The book delves into the characteristics of poetry from different dynasties, illustrating the evolution of poetic forms and the importance of poetry in expressing emotions and social commentary.  In "詩品", the author categorizes numerous poets from ancient China, analyzing their styles, themes, and influences on the development of literature. Among the discussed poets are notable figures such as 李陵, 班姬, and 陸機, each representing different trends in poetry. The text meticulously articulates the merits and shortcomings of their works, emphasizing the virtue of balance between emotional depth and linguistic precision. Additionally, it explores the cultural context of poetry throughout dynasties, showing its function as a medium for both personal expression and broader societal reflections. Ultimately, "詩品" is not only a celebration of poetic artistry but also a significant historical account of literary criticism in ancient China. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChinese poetry -- History and criticism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25460  c66461d66461