Celebrated Poems by Renowned Poets

Author: Zhengzhou Municipal Bureau of Press and Publication
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Publishing Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Famous poets' celebrated verses. Zhengzhou boasts magnificent landscapes, a long history, and a splendid culture, attracting "travelers and scholars" who gather here. Their sentiments vary when admiring the scenery. Wang Wei's "A Night Stay in Zhengzhou" evokes a mix of emotions; Li Bai's "Ascending the Ancient Battlefield of Guangwu with Nostalgia" shows disdain for the world; Han Yu's "Reflections at Hongguo" fills one with countless thoughts; Li Shangyin's "Ascending the Sunset Tower" is filled with longing; Wang Anshi left a poem on the wall of the Shanshui Pass Temple, offering a unique perspective; Su Dongpo composed a poem while riding outside Zhengzhou's western gate, his parting sentiments lingering. Zhengzhou awaits a new generation of poets to compose fresh verses on the willow branches! The "Zhengzhou" mentioned in this book refers to the geographical scope of present-day Zhengzhou City and its jurisdiction, including Xinzheng City, Xinmi City, Dengfeng City, Gongyi City, Xingyang City, and Zhongmou County. Due to historical administrative changes, the materials include historical Zhengzhou, Zheng County, Guancheng County, Xingze County, Xinzheng County, Mi County, Quqiang County, Dengfeng County, Gong County, Zhitiang County, Xingyang County, Fanshui County, Heyin County, Chenggao County, and Zhongmou County. The verses and prose collected in this book primarily celebrate the landscapes, scenic spots, and events of Zhengzhou and its jurisdiction, including Xinzheng City, Xinmi City, Dengfeng City, Gongyi City, Xingyang City, and Zhongmou County. Biographical introductions are provided for the poets to reflect the activities of famous figures from various dynasties in Zhengzhou.