Chrysanthemum · Chinese Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum Poetry Anthology

Author: Chen Weidong
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum—the Four Gentlemen—have been revered in the hearts of the Chinese people since ancient times as symbols of purity. Through the ages, poetry and prose inspired by these four plants have flourished like clouds and mist, with countless masterpieces created by renowned poets, deeply cherished by enthusiasts of poetry. However, previous published collections of poetry either scattered verses about plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum among other works, making them hard to find, or, though they were published as standalone volumes, the number of poems included was limited, failing to meet the needs of readers who are particularly fond of poetry about these plants. The publication of this set, Selected Poetry and Prose of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum in China, perfectly addresses their long-standing desire. This book is divided into four volumes, with the following number of poems included: Plum Volume (1,490), Orchid Volume (428), Bamboo Volume (650), and Chrysanthemum Volume (781). The selection of poetry emphasizes literary quality, artistic style, and profound meaning. The works span from the Spring and Autumn Period to the Qing Dynasty. Thus, this book can help readers appreciate and study the essence of Chinese traditional culture embodied in poetry about plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, enhance their artistic appreciation, cultivate their character, and enrich their lives.