Appreciation of Mao Zedong's Poetry

Author: Yi Lao (Editor's Note)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Mao Zedong was not only a great revolutionary but also a great poet. As foreigners said, "A poet won a new China." Mao's poetry is not only highly artistic but also full of revolutionary passion, a product of his decades of revolutionary practice. His poetry is also a poetic history of the 20th-century Chinese revolution. For example, in his poem "To Comrade Peng Dehuai" written back then:
"Mountains high, roads far, pits deep,
Great army charges across the land.
Who dares to wield sword and horse?
Only Comrade Peng, the great general!"
This poem captures the battle dynamics of the time and reflects his high praise for Peng Dehuai, especially the last two lines, which are truly full of heroic passion and soaring spirit. Mao's poetry enjoys a high reputation in the world literary scene, and its influence in China is even deeper and more enduring. The content is vast and profound, noble and pure, with perfect unity of thought and artistry. The book's analysis of each of Mao's poems is considered exquisite prose, often referred to as "appreciation of poetry, poetry of appreciation."