The Tang(618-907) and the Song(960-1279) dynasties stand out for their unique cultural significance in the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization. The one hundred pieces in this book selected by Qiu Xiaolong are the most famous and charming ones. Tang poets had distinctive personal styles,giving Tang poems rich and colorful texture. The Song dynasty abounded in lyrical poets, their poetry depainted the urban life of that era.
