A History of Modern Chinese Poetry (1916—1949, Volume 1)

Author: Lu Yaodong
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Features: This book traces the development of modern Chinese poetry from 1916 to 1949 by examining representative works of influential modern poets. The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus said, "No soul's flame, no mad inspiration, cannot become a great poet." Poetry is a flowing painting, the music of emotion, and the condensation of beauty. If you love modern Chinese poetry, we hope you will find something valuable in this collection, grasp life, broaden your horizons, and absorb the essence of outstanding modern poems. Titled A History of Modern Chinese Poetry, this book does not cover classical poetry of the same era. It focuses on distinctive works and important poetic theories as its primary subjects. Everything is based on historical facts. It does not advocate "using theory to guide history" or even "replacing history with theory." History has its own course of development, not dictated by individuals or subjective desires. This history of modern poetry prioritizes analytical works, with secondary attention given to the development and debates of poetic theories. For poets like Guo Moruo, who are giants in the field, the book allocates substantial space. Some poets, whose works are complex and currently subject to divided opinions, also receive more attention than their status might warrant, such as Li Jinfa.