Flower World: International Limerick Paintings

Author: Li Senhua (Author), Zheng Xinyao et al. (Illustrator)
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: Thick with a layer of old skin, this is a collection of humorous poems. Frankly, though the book is thin, there are many flaws. The oil paintings lack poetic charm, all due to insufficient skill. If readers dislike it, please treat it as trash. Today, as my grandson's birthday approaches, this small book serves as a gift. Sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy flavors turn into tears that drip. Chinese limericks have a long history. Though often considered coarse and ridiculous, they have never been recognized in high society. Yet, some works with taste have emerged, becoming widely celebrated. Flowers and the World—An International Collection of Limericks and Paintings pairs poems with illustrations, creating a vivid and humorous critique of various ugly phenomena in foreign societies. This book collects 150 satirical poems and illustrations published by the author in The People's Daily over the past two years, covering aspects such as corruption, pornography, violence, and all kinds of strange events. The author writes satirical poems in the popular form of limericks, using everyday language to vividly portray the faces of the targets through humor and wit, making the serious critique full of humor and vitality. Each poem is accompanied by a cartoon drawn by a renowned artist, where the poetry and illustrations complement each other perfectly.