Flower Tales of the Great Song/???? (Chinese Edition) [Chinese]

By: 沈胜衣

The Song Dynasty stands as one of the most culturally refined eras in Chinese history-an age of flourishing civil governance, exquisite craftsmanship, and a vibrant culture of flowers and plants that shone brightly among its many splendors. From the imperial court to the bustling streets, the wearing of flowers, the appreciation of blooms, and the singing of floral verses were embraced by all. Even men adorned their hair with flowers as a mark of fashion-a testament to the refinement of Song life and the richness of its spirit. Tracing the floral culture of the Song Dynasty, this book unfolds a vivid panorama of the era's splendor through chapters on the fashion of wearing flowers, fruit-and-wood ornaments, literati tastes, and seasonal customs. It delves into the historical and literary dimensions of peonies, tree peonies, plum and bamboo, willows, and other flora, while also capturing the refined floral pleasures of literati figures such as Su Shi. It explores the botanical imagery in the classic novel Water Margin and uncovers the tradition of presenting flowers as birthday gifts. Grounded in rigorous scholarship yet written in an elegant essayistic style, the book balances historical depth with literary grace, allowing readers to sense the romance and refinement of Song people-who adorned themselves with flowers and entrusted their emotions to trees. Opening this volume, one is transported to the streets of Bianjing (Kaifeng), surrounded by floral splendor, listening to whispers of elegance, and sharing a fragrant rendezvous with the people of a thousand years past. 宋代是中国历史上风雅至极的朝代，文治昌盛，百工精巧，而花木文化更是其中璀璨的一页。上至宫廷贵族，下至市井百姓，簪花、赏花、咏花蔚然成风，甚至男子簪花亦成时尚，金枝玉叶、梅竹格调，无不映照出宋人生活的精致与精神的丰盈。 本书以宋代花木文化为脉络，从簪花风尚、果木饰物到文人情趣、节令习俗，层层展开一幅活色生香的大宋芳华图景。书中既有对牡丹、芍药、梅竹、杨柳等花木的文史考据，也有对苏轼等文人花事雅趣的细腻描摹；既探讨了《水浒传》中的草木意象，也钩沉了宋人生日赠花的礼仪传统。作者以学术的严谨为根基，却以散文的笔调娓娓道来，既有历史的厚重，又不失文学的灵动，让读者在字里行间感受宋人"以花为饰，以木寄情"的浪漫与风雅。 翻开《大宋花事》，仿佛步入汴京的街头，看满城花影，听风雅低吟，与千年前的宋人共赴一场芬芳之约。

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Chinese
• ISBN: B0HGR6DDL2
• ISBN13: 9787507560459
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: China National Publications Import & Export C
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.7" x 5.5"