Appreciating the Poetry of Mao Zedong, 1: Dual-Color Illustration Edition

Author: Li Baochang / Zhang Qiyou (editors)
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: To commemorate the 110th anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong's birth, we organized the compilation and publication of Appreciating Mao Zedong's Poems. The grand vision and majestic spirit of Mao Zedong's poetry truly reflect his great personality. His life was tumultuous and awe-inspiring, a magnificent epic that conquered mountains and rivers. Reading his poems can elevate our spiritual realm, nourish our noble righteousness, shape our lofty character, and refine our souls. This book collects 67 of Mao Zedong's poems, arranged in the format of original poem, introduction, annotations, summary of content, and artistic appreciation.
Introduction: Provides information on the origin of the poems, historical context, poetic forms, and the characters mentioned in the titles.
Summary of Content: One of the main sections of the book. It offers a concise analysis of each poem in a general-to-specific manner, capturing key points and delving into the depth. All the themes embedded in the poems are explained in the summary.
Artistic Appreciation: The other main section of the book. It concisely summarizes the artistic features of each poem, facilitating readers' comprehension and appreciation. All poems related to Mao Zedong's works are appended at the end of the book. The entire book is richly illustrated with images.
Mao Zedong was not only a master of poetry but also a master of calligraphy. His calligraphy, with its dragon-like and phoenix-like elegance and vigorous power, formed a unique style, widely recognized as surpassing ancient and modern calligraphers. To facilitate appreciation by calligraphy enthusiasts, selected handwritten drafts of his poems have been photocopied and interspersed throughout the text. Additionally, precious photographs related to the poems from different historical periods are included to deepen the understanding of the works.