在中国文学史上，宋词与唐诗并称，被尊为一代文学之胜。文史知识编辑部编的《名家讲宋词（英文版）》以最具代表性的宋词词人、词作为中心，由学术名家带领读者从文本出发，领会感悟宋词的文学价值。国外读者可由此增加对中国传统文学文化的了解。本书由具体词作切入，通过既专业又注重可读性的分析鉴赏，引导读者细读和深入了解宋词这一中国古典文学珍品的历史价值和艺术价值。

A Bleak and Solemn Bugle Call in the Frontier – On the Pride of Fishermen by Fan Zhongyan

Two Lyrics of Zhang Xian

Lovers Would Grieve at Parting as of Old – Appreciating the Bells Ringing in the Rain by Liu Yong

Great Leisure in a Small Bower – Appreciation of Yan Shu’s Silk-washing Stream

A Different Understanding to Yan Jidao’s Renowned Couplet

Sighs of a Heartbroken Lyricist – On Riverside Daffodils by Yan Jidao

“It Is not the Singer’s Pain I Pity, but Few Are Those Who Understand the Song!” – Appreciating Yan Jidao’s Riverside Daffodils from a Broader Aspect

On Beautiful Lady Yu by Yan Jidao

The Masterpiece of a “Veteran Fox” – Appreciating Wang Anshi’s Fragrance of Laurel Branch: In Memory of the Ancient Capital

A Natural Expression of Emotion – About Ouyang Xiu’s Song of Hawthorn

Delineating Deep Love with a Blooming Brush – On the Green Jade Cup by He Zhu

A Masterpiece throughout the Ages – Charm of a Maiden Singer: Ode of Red Cliff by Su Shi

A Talented and Ambitious Lyricist – On Prelude to Six-state Melody by Zhang Xiaoxiang

Aesthetic Personality and Art Sublimed by Cosmic Consciousness – Appreciating Charm of a Maiden Singer: Passing Dongting by Zhang Xiaoxiang

Expressing Tenderness with Subtle Skills – Analysis on Li Qingzhao’s A Twig of Mume Blossoms

On Yue Fei’s Manifold Little Hills

The Lovers Part while Willow Twigs Caress the Stream – On Sovereign of Wine: Willows by Zhou Bangyan

Refine Diction, Polish Wording – On Zhou Bangyan’s Fragrance Filling the Hall: Summer

Thousands of Words Sealed at the Tongue Tip – On Phoenix Hairpin by Lu You

On Several Lyrics by Xin Qiji

On Xin Qiji’s Pure Serene Music

A Novel Lyric at a Farewell Feast – On Xin Qiji’s The River All Red

Depression Hidden in Delight – On Xin Qiji’s Partridge in the Sky

On Jiang Kui’s A Skyful of Joy

Analysis on Jiang Kui’s A Skyful of Joy

Sorrow Is a Dominant Theme – Opinions on the Lantern Festival Lyrics by Li Qingzhao, Liu Chenweng and Wang Yuanliang

An Elegy to the Life – On Courtyard Full of Fragrance by Xu Junbao’s Wife