Tang Dynasty Poetry - The Importance of Tang Poetry

The Importance of Tang Poetry

The poetry of the Tang Dynasty is important for several reasons. It is important in the field of Chinese literature and Chinese poetry, within which it has had especial note. Tang poetry has had an on-going influence on world literature and modern and quasi-modern poetry.

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