Plum Blossoms Like Snow, Understanding Fragrance and Zen: Annotations and Critiques of Wu Zhao's Lyrics

Author: Deng Hongmei
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book selects over 180 poems, providing a relatively complete reflection of Wu Zhao's literary interpretations, which offer many unique insights. The book features detailed and thorough annotations, as well as insightful comments, particularly adept at uncovering the subtle depths of Wu Zhao's poetry. During the Qing Jiaqing and Daoguang eras, Wu Zhao was a renowned female poet in the literary circles. Born into a merchant family, she possessed exceptional talent. She was rich in interests, intelligent, and versatile, especially skilled in poetry and song composition. Her poetry is emotionally rich and tinged with melancholy, particularly adept at expressing the sorrow of unhappy marriages and the longing for transcendence. Her poetic style does not adhere to a single form but primarily employs a graceful and round style, with clear rhythms and beautiful imagery. She often uses imaginative creativity to enhance the ethereal effect of her poetry.