1, The Book of Songs: This is the earliest collection of poems in China, which collected poems from the early years of the Western Zhou Dynasty to the middle of the Spring and Autumn Period. It not only had a far-reaching impact on later literary creation, but also provided rich materials and inspiration for later literary writers.
2. Songs of the South: This is a collection of poems written by Qu Yuan and others during the Warring States Period, including outstanding literary works such as Li Sao and Nine Songs. It has strong Chu-local characteristics, which provides a new theme and expression for later literary creation.
3. Selected Works: This is the earliest literary anthology of China, edited by Shan Li, a writer in Wei and Jin Dynasties. It contains outstanding literary works from pre-Qin to Wei and Jin Dynasties, including poems, fu, prose and other genres.
4. Yutai New Poetry: This is a collection of poems edited by Xu Ling in the Southern Dynasties, mainly including excellent poems from the Han Dynasty to the Southern Dynasties. Among them, poems with female themes are the main ones, which show the social cognition and aesthetic pursuit of female images at that time.
These reference books not only provided creative materials and inspiration for the literary authors at that time, but also had a far-reaching impact on the later literary development. At the same time, these reference books also provide important literature materials and reference value for us to study the literature before the Tang Dynasty today.
Historical contribution of poetry
1. Record history: Poetry is an important way to record history. Through poetry, people can understand the customs, habits and beliefs of ancient society. Many ancient epics and folk songs recorded the historical events and social features at that time, providing valuable historical materials for future generations.
2. Inheriting culture: Poetry is an important carrier of cultural inheritance. It not only inherits the ancient cultural heritage, but also reflects the social values and thoughts in different periods. Through poetry, people can understand the cultural characteristics and ideological essence of different nationalities and promote cultural exchange and integration.
3. Express emotions: Poetry is an important way to express emotions. Can be deeply rooted in people's hearts and arouse people's voices. In the face of sadness, joy, parting and meeting, poetry can convey people's inner feelings in concise and powerful language, and make people feel comforted emotionally.
4. Enlighten life: Poetry often contains profound philosophy and life wisdom. It can inspire people how to face the difficulties and challenges in life and inspire people's love for life and confidence in the future. Many famous sentences and aphorisms in poetry have become the motto of people's lives and have a far-reaching impact on people's lives.
5. Artistic value: Poetry is an elegant art form with unique artistic value. The rhythm, rhythm and artistic conception of poetry can bring people beautiful enjoyment and stimulate people's imagination and creativity. At the same time, poetry is also an important part of literature and art, which has made important contributions to the development and prosperity of literature.