Blue Sky and White Snow Collection

Author: Chen Kuiyuan
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: Time flies. In no time, the author has been in Tibet for nearly eight years. Guarding the borders of Xinjiang, with great responsibilities on his shoulders, the busyness of official affairs can be imagined. Yet, he manages to find time amidst his busy schedule to accumulate a stack of substantial poetry manuscripts, truly inspiring and admirable. This is a rich spiritual harvest from the author's eight years of governing Tibet. Looking at the author's poetic creations, the themes are diverse, and the forms are flexible. There is heartfelt praise for the magnificent landscapes of Tibet, as well as sincere expression of complex emotions. There is deep remembrance of the great figures and martyrs of the past, as well as concern for the well-being of the people. There are political lyrical poems, as well as long narrative poems. In his hands, any subject can be turned into poetry, seemingly effortless yet actually meticulously crafted. Landscape poems are vast and magnificent, extraordinary and unique; lyrical poems are subtle and lingering, leaving a lasting impression; narrative poems are smooth and lively, easy to recite. In terms of expressive techniques, the author skillfully employs the methods of his predecessors—expressing emotions through landscapes, using objects to convey feelings, and blending scenery with emotion. He expresses his loyalty and love for the motherland and its people in a highly personalized way, giving each poem a distinct individual style. Especially the masterpieces depicting the natural and cultural landscapes of Tibet are worth rereading and are deeply cherished.