Selected Poems of Xie Qiao and Yu Xin

Author: Du Xiaoqin (Editor and Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Poetry is one of the most profound and enchanting forms of classical Chinese literature. It fully embodies the characteristics of the Chinese language, possessing both literary and musical qualities. With its concise form containing rich connotations, it has long been favored by both authors and readers. The widespread participation in poetry is unparalleled by other forms. To this day, poetry still enjoys a large number of enthusiasts both domestically and internationally: numerous self-formed amateur writing groups, a wealth of related reading materials, and a multitude of poetry websites all demonstrate the enduring vitality of this classical form in the modern era. Xie Qing's poetry is elegant, fresh, and thought-provoking, representing the highest achievement of poetry during the Qi and Liang periods and making significant contributions to the metrical development of Chinese medieval poetry. Geng Xin, on the other hand, mastered the strengths of both the northern and southern dynasties, becoming the epitome of poetry art during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. The poetic realms and techniques of both Xie Qing and Geng Xin had a profound influence on Tang Dynasty poets, shining as brilliant stars in the sky of poetry. This book carefully selects 68 poems of Xie Qing and 80 poems of Geng Xin, arranged chronologically by creation date. Each poem includes title explanations and annotations, providing great help for a comprehensive understanding of their lives and works.