Seventy-six Poets of the Maritime Poetry Circle (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Zhu Jinchen
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Today's poetry no longer manifests as fervor and clamor. It has shed its former halo, yet it the poet's essence and the richness of their inner world, allowing the spirit of poetry to endure. The turbulence and trials of the times have elevated the poet's inner steadfastness to new heights and dimensions. They continuously explore the transformation of the soul and language, rebuilding the homeland of the heart. Shanghai has always been a pioneer in setting trends. As a gateway to the world for China, Shanghai absorbs and embraces all new information from the outside. In relatively conservative China, Shanghai has always been the first and most active city in disseminating new ideas and spirits. Many inspirations for the renewal of literature and poetry come from Shanghai (later also from Hong Kong), and then spread throughout China via Shanghai. This poetry collection is divided into two volumes, gathering selected works from three generations of Shanghai poets. Shanghai has always had a strong tradition of poetic creation. The 700+ works selected in this book span over 50 years since the founding of the nation, showcasing the creative strength of contemporary Shanghai poetry.