Pinyin Version -- 40 Ancient Chinese Lyrics with 31 Ancient Chinese Paintings

Learn Chinese through classical Chinese Poetry. The book has two versions. One version is marked with Pinyin and the other without Pinyin. Please select the version that best suits your need. Classical Chinese poetry is the crown jewels of ancient Chinese literature. Ancient Chinese lyrics are a special form of Chinese poetry. Although written with certain tunes and are meant to be sung, nowadays these ancient Chinese lyrics are mainly recited for the pure appreciation of the words themselves. In this book, you will find a perfect combination of both. It contains 40 carefully selected ancient Chinese lyrics that is classical and essential and yet still easy to understand. Each poem is paired with one classical Chinese painting which by itself is a priceless artwork and when combined with poetry enhances the beauty of each other. These paintings will also help the readers to understand the meaning of the poems. The poems are printed in supper large front so readers of all ages even toddlers can read comfortably and simply enjoy it.