Selected Poems of Mei Zhonghua: Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum

Author: Chen Weile
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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. Throughout history, countless poems and verses inspired by these four plants have flourished, with renowned poets leaving behind masterpieces that are cherished by lovers of poetry. However, previously published poetry anthologies either scattered verses about plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, making them difficult to locate, or, while offering standalone volumes for each, included limited selections that could not satisfy readers deeply devoted to these themes. The publication of this series, Selected Poems of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum in China, perfectly addresses their long-standing desire.
This series is divided into four volumes, with the following number of poems: Volume of Plum: 1,478 poems; Volume of Orchid: 428 poems; Volume of Bamboo: 650 poems; Volume of Chrysanthemum: 782 poems. The selection emphasizes poetic style, quality, and the profound meaning behind the verses. The works span from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods to the Qing Dynasty. Thus, this book enables readers to appreciate and study the essence of Chinese traditional culture embodied in plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum poetry, enhancing their artistic appreciation, refining their character, and enriching their lives.