"Wings of Summer" by Zheng Danyi

Author: Zheng Danyi
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book is part of the "Dulu Poetry Series" and contains several poetry collections. These smaller collections focus on the period from 1984 to 2004, scattered in different locations, serving as direct witnesses to the author's writing and life. His verses are interconnected, with words tightly interwoven, outstanding metaphors, abrupt transitions, and complex, multi-layered imagery, showcasing writing that is both tension-filled and challenging. Through simple yet philosophical language, he narrates the wisdom and experiences of life, allowing readers to absorb rich "nutrients" while reading, benefiting them for a lifetime. Summer Wings is a combined volume containing several poetry collections. These smaller collections appeared over the past fifteen years, scattered in different times and places, as direct witnesses to my writing and life. Initially, each small collection had its own name, standing alone as complete entities, roughly representing my literary craftsmanship of a certain period, much like they are now. At first, none of them were printed for sale. They were more like potatoes, vegetables, and flowers that grew from the earth. You would pick them, collect them, and then distribute them. Through the post office, through friends you knew or, or simply by handing them to others. In short, they were small collections that were constantly being distributed. In fact, they were not much like printed works but rather more like handicrafts (printed, made, or even crafted). You would personally take the poems you believed were good and turn them into a small book. Sometimes it would be ten poems, sometimes twenty-five, sometimes ten books, twenty-five books, or even one hundred books. Yet sometimes, you would suddenly give up and put it away. It can be said that almost all of us poets have had such experiences. Some of us have even developed a hobby and habit of collecting such poetry collections.