Poetic Every Day

Author: Park Yu
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Whether it is Ouyang Xiu's "Poetry flourishes in adversity" or Du Fu's "To compose a single line, I pluck several strands of hair," these painstaking efforts; or Cao Ziyu's swift and brilliant poetry composed in peril and sorrow, as well as Li Bai's "The Yellow River surges from the heavens"—his soaring confidence. When poetry, in the poet's heart, absorbs and unites like scattered threads, the muddiness gradually dissipates until it becomes entirely transparent, resembling the ultimate transformation of a silkworm's body, where soft jade yields endless silk, sealed with the essence of heaven and earth; or like water freezing into ice, its crystal-clear form inspiring thoughts of purity and clarity. Poetry undoubtedly represents the most refined and radiant form of literature. Poetry is truly a shining star in the vast cosmos of literature, illuminating the long dark night and the depths of the soul. It is as if only because of poetry's existence can we glimpse the boundless expanse of genius and touch the profound and winding paths of the heart. Therefore, those who seek to embrace poetry are those who, among the stars of the night sky, earnestly seek guidance for the soul—those who possess a deep and sincere nature. To walk with poetry will only enrich and brighten life, allowing life to flow in the clear words, washing away the filth of the mortal world time and again. Poetry is selfless; it will lead every soul that opens its heart and feels gratitude toward it into a light and transcendent realm. However, throughout history, the sands of poetry are countless, yet few have been preserved and cherished in the hearts of people, repeated in recitation. Sifting through the sand to find the gold is already no easy task, let alone selecting those that are perfectly round and brilliant! Poetry Every Day is a good book born from this arduous endeavor. The editor must not only possess the ability to read extensively but, more importantly, must have a keen and insightful vision—to select not only good poems but also exquisite lines, and after selecting the lines, to provide appropriate and relatable interpretations and analyses. Missing any of these three processes would be a regret, but the editor Park Yu, with her profound poetic talent and scholarly cultivation, has made each step truly commendable. The book selects 365 entries, each a distillation of the poet's refined thoughts. While the main focus is on the exquisite lines, each is accompanied by the complete original poem, allowing for comparative reading that better reveals the poet's creative process. In terms of editing, the book is divided into four seasons, forming a complete year—good poetry every day, gentleness every season. With a book like this, one can remain filled with emotion year after year. The book selects 365 famous poems from various eras, divided into four volumes: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. With time, seasons, and scenery as its texture, and life and daily existence as its marrow, it opens with lines familiar to all, followed by the full poems. It may explain allusions or express emotions. Find the poetry within your own heart. Designed to complement the hectic pace of modern life, the book features concise and elegant content with rich classical poetic charm, allowing readers to pick it up at will and enjoy the classical poetry at leisure. Read one poem each day to add a touch of poetry to your life.