Three Hundred Tang Poems, Volume 4 is a collection of ancient Chinese poems that offer insight into the culture and emotions of the Tang Dynasty. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including love, nature, and life's fleeting moments. The language is beautifully crafted and evocative, drawing the reader into the world of these ancient poets.

One of the standout features of this collection is the variety of voices and perspectives presented. Each poem offers a unique glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of its author, providing a rich tapestry of human experience. The poems are also accompanied by helpful annotations that provide context and background information, making them accessible to readers unfamiliar with Chinese history and culture.

While some of the poems may feel dated or difficult to understand for modern readers, many of them still resonate today. The themes of love, loss, and the passage of time are universal, and the elegant simplicity of the language allows these emotions to shine through.

Overall, Three Hundred Tang Poems, Volume 4 is a captivating and enlightening collection that offers a window into the world of ancient China. Whether you are a poetry lover or simply curious about Chinese literature, this book is sure to enchant and inspire.

Book Description:
Compiled around 1763, 'Three Hundred Tang Poems' is the standard collection of the poetic art of the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907). Volume Four has poems in the style 七言律詩 'Seven character regular verse' (poems 170 to 223). 《唐诗三百首》的编选者蘅塘退士(1711～1778)，编选这本书是有感于《千家诗》选诗标准不严，体裁不备，体例不一，希望以新的选本取而代之，成为合适的、流传不废的家塾课本。他们的选诗标准是“因专就唐诗中脍炙人口之作，择其尤要者”。既好又易诵，以体裁为经，以时间为纬。七言律诗简称七律，是近体诗的一种，格律要求与五律相同。七律源于七言古体，在初唐时期渐成规模，至杜甫臻至炉火纯青。有唐一代，七律圣手有王维、杜甫、李商隐、杜牧、罗隐等，风华绝代，辉映古今。Summarized by: Vivian Chan