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Tsinghua University

Introduction to Ci Poems in the Tang and Song Dynasty

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Overview

Starting with the definition and origin of Ci Poems, this course will introduce you to the representative writers, works and important genres of Tang and Song poetry.

The course will also explore the history of Tang and Song poetry as well as the folklore and humanistic spirit of the Song Dynasty.

This course is part of a series of “Appreciation of Tang and Song poetry” courses hosted by professor Bugao Wang.


Syllabus

  • 1.Introduction
    • 1.1 What is Ci
    • 1.2 The Origin of Ci
    • 1.3 The South China Feature of Ci on Literature
    • 1.4 Basis on the Poetical Meter of Ci
  • 2.Ci Poetry of Tang Dynasty
    • 2.1 Tune of "Pú Sà Mán"(Buddhist Dancers,Dunhuang Melodic Ci)
    • 2.2 Tune of "Pú Sà Mán"(Buddhist Dancers) by Li Bai
    • 2.3 "Yì Qín É"(The Moon Over The Qin Bower) by Li Bai
    • 2.4 Tune of "Cháng Xiāng Sī"(Everlasting Longing) by Bai Juyi
  • 3.Ci Poetry of Song Dynasty
    • 3.1 Overview I
    • 3.2 Overview II
    • 3.3 Reason for the Prosperity of Ci Poetry in Song Dynasty
    • 3.4 A Study on Ci Poetry of Song Dynasty
  • 4.Ci Poetry Written by Su Shi I
    • 4.1 The Importance of Su Shi in the History of Ci Poetry
    • 4.2 Tune of "Qìn Yuán Chūn"(Spring in a Pleasure Garden) I
    • 4.3 Tune of "Qìn Yuán Chūn"(Spring in a Pleasure Garden) II
    • 4.4 Tune of "Jiāng Chéng Zǐ"(A Riverside Town) I
    • 4.5 Tune of "Jiāng Chéng Zǐ"(A Riverside Town) II
    • 4.6 Tune of "Shuǐ Diào Gē Tóu"(Prelude to Water Melody)
    • 4.7 Tune of "Dié Liàn Huā"(Butterflies in Love with Flowers)
  • 5.Ci Poetry Written by Su Shi II
    • 5.1 Tune of "Dìng Fēng Bō"(Calming the Waves)
    • 5.2 Tune of "Niàn Nú Jiāo"(Charm of a Maiden Singer)
    • 5.3 Tune of "Lín Jiāng Xiān"(Riverside Daffodils)
    • 5.4 Tune of "Shuǐ Lóng Yín"(Water Dragon Chant)
  • 6.Ci Poetry Written by Li Qingzhao I
    • 6.Ci Poetry Written by Li Qingzhao I
    • 6.2 Biography and Achievements II
    • 6.3 Tune of "Rú Mèng Lìng"(Like a Dream)
    • 6.4 Tune of "Fèng Huáng Tái Shàng Yì Chuī Xiāo"(Playing Flute on Phoenix Terrace)
  • 7.Ci Poetry Written by Li Qingzhao II
    • 7.1 Tune of "Yǒng Yù Lè"(Joy of Eternal Union)
    • 7.2 Tune of "Wǔ Líng Chūn"(Spring in Peach-Blossom)
    • 7.3 Tune of "Shēng Shēng Màn"(Slow Slow Song) I
    • 7.4 Tune of "Shēng Shēng Màn"(Slow Slow Song) II
  • 8.Ci Poetry Written by Lu You
    • 8.1 Overview
    • 8.2 Tune of "Bǔ Suàn Zǐ"(Song of Divination)
    • 8.3 Tune of "Chāi Tóu Fèng"(Phoenix Hairpin)

Taught by

Bugao Wang and Gang Cheng

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