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This book is a brief introduction of some of the most well-known poems of Tang dynasty in China. It is categorized into four groups in accordance with the four periods of Tang dynasty. Moreover, the book contains the description of every selected Tang poet, some more detailed than others depending on the availability of historical records, from the life story of the poet, the history event(s) he involved, and the legacy, be it literary, political or cultural, he left behind. The translation of every poem also includes annotations for the readers to better understand the poem. That feature also makes this book a very good reading for people who are learning Chinese.