The blood of lovers is particularly red: Selected Works by Yu Guangzhong

Author: Yu Guangzhong
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Yu Guangzhong's cross-genre self-selected collection The Blood of Lovers Is Especially Red has recently been published by Baihua Literature and Art Press. The book includes 64 poems, 28 essays, and 9 critical articles by Yu Guangzhong. These writings are not only his prized works but also the essence of his creative output over more than half a century. Yu Guangzhong's poetry is rich in emotion and represents a peak in the development of modern poetry. He once said, "Poetry is my first love and an enduring passion." Many on both sides of the Taiwan Strait call him the 'poet of nostalgia,' but in fact, beyond nostalgia, the themes of his poems are extremely diverse, covering family affection, love, friendship, self-revelation, historical reflections, painting-related works, art appreciation, sports, environmental protection, humor, celestial phenomena, and the four seasons, among others. This collection gathers poems from different periods and on various themes, comprehensively showcasing the artistic style of the author's poetry. Yu Guangzhong also said, "Not all of my poems are in this collection, because the meaning of poetry is boundless, and some have already overflowed into my essays." Over the decades, Yu Guangzhong's essays have been prolific in quantity, rich in subject matter, and have reached artistic heights no less than his poetry. His essays are indeed imbued with poetic essence, and whether short or long, every word shines like pearls. The essays collected in this self-selected volume are diverse in theme, representing the essence of the author's lifelong essay writing. Yu Guangzhong also said, "Not all of my essays are in this collection, because the emotional flow is continuous, and some have already extended into my critical writings."