Selected Lyrics of Xin Qiji

Author: Xin Qiji
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The Xin Qiji introduced in this selection is not the "Ci poet" usually referred to, but a cultural elite figure with multiple identities—politician, military strategist, and literary artist. Therefore, without a thorough understanding of his extraordinary life experiences, unique personality, and distinct sense of self, it is insufficient to know the person or discuss his Ci poetry. There are over 620 Ci poems by Xin Qiji that are confirmed to have been written after the Song Dynasty. Based on his life experiences and the evolution of his poetic style, the creation of Jiaxuan Ci can be roughly divided into five stages: 1. Jianghuai and Two Lakes Period (1163-1181); 2. Daihu Lake Period (1182-1192); 3. Minzhong Period (1192-1194); 4. Piaoquan Period (1194-1202); 5. Liangzhe, Jingkou, and Qianshan Period (1203-1027). This book selects 96 of Jiaxuan's Ci poems, including the finest works from these five stages. The dating and arrangement of the poems follow Deng Guangming's Jiaxuan Ci Bian Nian Jian Zhu (Zeng Ding Ben), and no further explanation is needed.