Poetry and friendship

Author: Jin Wennan
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This series of books uses a comic format to focus on the life journey of the poets, the connotations of their works, and their artistic expression, emphasizing artistic quality, storytelling, and entertainment. Each book includes 40-50 short essays, each discussing one poem or a specific event. Reading each piece individually allows one to appreciate the essence of the works, while reading them together reveals the poet's life and character. Whether it's anecdotes about the poets or appreciations of their poems, they are both profound and accessible, catering to both the educated and the general audience. They are not only excellent cultural essays but also academic pieces, making them very suitable for readers with a medium level of education. Yuan Zhen and Bai Juyi are known as "Yuan Bai," the twin pillars of the mid-Tang poetry scene. Yuan Zhen's "Regretful Thoughts" mourns his deceased wife with deep affection and sincerity, moving readers to tears. Bai Juyi's "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" and "Song of the Pipa" narrate stories filled with emotion, evoking both sorrow and admiration, leaving a lasting impression. The friendship between Yuan Zhen and Bai Juyi was also deeply moving. When they met, they sang and composed poems with sincerity and authenticity; when apart, they shared sorrow and encouraged each other, sending warmth in cold nights. They supported each other through thick and thin for over 30 years until their deaths, truly embodying the epitome of deep friendship.