At that time, it was just considered ordinary - the emotional portrayal of Nalan Ci's poetry

Author: An Yiru / Country: Mainland China
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features:
Modern Interpretation of Classical Sentiment
A Lasting Ode to Love, Contemplated to This Day
Nalan Ci (Nalan's Lyrics), Exquisite Sorrow, Elegant Melancholy
Reading Nalan Ci, one discovers that magnanimity is the outward spirit, while sorrow is the inner essence.
● Nalan Xingde, a literary genius of the Qing Dynasty. Known as the "most accomplished lyricist of the early Qing," Nalan Xingde shares astonishing similarities in both character and poetry with Li Yu of the Southern Tang, earning him the title "Liu Houdi of the Qing Dynasty." Kind-hearted and sensitive, he is considered a model of devoted love; his "Yin Shui Ci" (Drinking Water Lyrics) once sparked a craze, with households competing to sing his songs. His style is elegant and delicate, with high artistic merit and profound charm, praised by Zheng Zhenduo as "intimate and graceful, unmatched in his time." Despite his limited number of works, constrained by his identity and experiences, his narrow perspective does not hinder Nalan Ci from embodying genuine emotions and sharp insights, directly addressing the heart. Especially in love (funeral) lyrics, his sorrowful yet passionate words resonate deeply.
● An Emotional Interpretation of Nalan's Love Story. As a celebrated romantic talent, Nalan's love life has been the subject of much speculation and rumor. In his short life of thirty-one years, Nalan Xingde came from a noble and distinguished family, possessed remarkable talent, had a deeply moving first love, a beautiful and intelligent confidante, a virtuous and generous wife, and a gentle and tender concubine. Additionally, he had a circle of close friends. Nalan was passionate yet not indiscriminate, sorrowful yet not unfeeling, making love a major source of inspiration for his poetry. His sentimental, romantic, yet deeply moving words express the fervent longing for life and an unwavering commitment to profound love that many modern people secretly hold in their hearts.
● The Essence of Nalan Ci. Nalan Ci consists of 348 existing lyrics, covering themes such as love and friendship, frontier and Jiangnan landscapes, odes to objects and history, and miscellaneous reflections. This book carefully selects over 80 must-read lyrics from "Yin Shui Ci," offering emotional commentary with his broad and brilliant talent and elegant, delicate style. This allows readers to glimpse the lively and charming aspects of Nalan Ci, as well as Nalan Xingde's life experiences and rich inner emotions, without the need to read through all his works in a rigid manner.