What does poetry mean?

A collection of poems refers to a book containing several poems. Poetry involves a variety of themes and forms, which can involve life, emotion, nature, history and other aspects. Some poetry collections are compiled by a poet, such as Complete Tang Poems and Complete Song Poems. There are also some collections of poems which are composed of many poets' poems, such as The Book of Songs and Songs of the South. The collection of poems allows us to appreciate poems with various themes, styles and forms at one time, and it is also one of the indispensable and important ways for us to understand and master poetry culture.

In ancient times, poetry collection was also an important channel for literati to display their talents. Poets encourage each other and learn from each other through group creation, thus constantly improving their literary literacy and writing level. At the same time, the publication of poetry anthology was also a cultural event, which provided an important impetus for the social and cultural development at that time. For example, Three Hundred Tang Poems in the Tang Dynasty and Dongli Yuefu in the Song Dynasty became important classics in the literary history at that time.

In modern times, poetry publishing is still an important cultural industry. Many famous poets have published their own poems. They record their experiences, feelings and thoughts through words and share them with readers. At the same time, the publication of poems also provides a platform for poets to show themselves, so that more people have the opportunity to understand their works and thoughts. With the development and change of social culture, the style and publishing form of poetry collections are constantly innovating and updating, which will bring us a richer cultural feast.