Selected Poems and Critiques of Li Shangyin

Author: Liu Xuekai Li Han
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: When mentioning Li Shangyin, people naturally think of his melancholic and deeply emotional "Untitled" poems, and the lines "The silkworm spins until death, its silk ends only when the candle burns to ash" or "Looking across the rain at the red, I return alone under the fluttering lamp" would naturally flow from their lips. Li Shangyin's impression is like a silkworm spinning silk, lingering and intricate; like looking at the red through the rain, tragic and enchanting. The lead contributor, Mr. Liu Xue, is a renowned expert on Li Shangyin in China. With deep knowledge and experience, he delves into the poetry with passion, and his words are a natural expression of his heartfelt insights. This poetry selection is roughly based on Li Shangyin's life, dividing his poetic creation into three major stages to help readers understand his poetry, his person, and his emotions.