Qu Yuan's Li Sao: A Contemporary Interpretation

Author: Wen Huashan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: I am the descendant of the ancient Emperor Gao Yang. My father, whose courtesy name is Boyong, was my father. On the day of the first month when Jupiter hung high between the constellations of Dou and You, on the day of Gengyin, was my birth. The "Jiu Ge Jin Yi," "Jiu Zhang Jin Yi," and "Li Sao Jin Yi" in this set "Qu Shao Liu Yun" were published in the early 1950s of the last century, while the "Zhao Hun Jin Yi" was also published in the 1962 issue of "Wen Shi." These books were in traditional Chinese characters and were proofread by Guo Moruo, You Guo'en, and Qian Zhongshu. After their release, they had a broad social impact and were highly praised by authoritative figures from all walks of life. Although Mao Zedong, Liu Yazi, Guo Moruo, Hu Yaobang, and Qian Zhongshu have passed away one after another, their praise for Wen Huashan's interpretation of the Chu Ci remains a celebrated story to this day. Now, with the authorization of Mr. Wen Huashan, our press is launching this series in simplified Chinese characters for the first time to delight readers at home and abroad.