Selected Works of Xu Zhimo (Poetry Volume, Prose Volume, Two Volumes in Total)

Author: Xu Zhimo, selected and edited by Fan Ni
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: "Zhimo was both the pioneer and the last poet of the bourgeoisie in China." (Mao Dun's words) His early works primarily express the pursuit of ideals and love, the pursuit of individual liberation, and dissatisfaction with the dark reality. His later works reflect doubt, confusion, and decadence after the collapse of idealism in the face of harsh reality. In terms of art, Xu Zhimo's poetry is characterized by well-balanced syllables, harmonious rhythms, rigorous structure, and musical beauty. The language of his poems is simple and accessible. Xu Zhimo's prose is described as "graceful and crisp," incorporating dialects and European-style elements into vernacular Chinese, making it rich in expressiveness. His essays that celebrate nature, where he freely expresses his thoughts, emphasize "genuine and pure ideas," with sincere emotions and elegant and abundant language, which are widely praised. This book is divided into a poetry volume and an essay volume, accompanied by several photographs and autographs of Xu Zhimo.