College Students Must Read -- Selected Poems of Ai Qing

Author: Ai Qing
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book selects a considerable number of short poems. Half of these poems were written in the countryside of Hunan in 1940, while the other half were composed by the author in a relatively quiet or even lonely environment. From these short poems, one can perceive the subtle tremors of the poet's soul, as well as his love and sensitivity for nature. In the history of new poetry development, Ai Qing is a great figure. His poems represent an era because they embody and shape a modern atmosphere of nature and art. This is because his poetry and life have always been intertwined with a heroic and turbulent great era, closely connected with the suffering of the nation and the land. From his person and poetry, we can truly feel the passion of the poet in creating poetic life within the vast chest of history. This passion enables the beauty and wisdom of humanity to continuously thrive and flourish. We, a people with trials and a bright future, will forever be grateful to the poet Ai Qing and his poetry.
This book is part of the series of essential readings for university students. Based on the recommended reading list designated by the National Teaching Advisory Committee for Chinese Language and Literature in Higher Education, it includes "Selected Poems of Ai Qing" by the renowned contemporary writer Ai Qing. The book is highly classic and academically significant. It is not only an indispensable reference for students of Chinese language and literature engaged in professional learning and academic research but also an important reading for students of other disciplines to enhance their humanities, enrich their cultural literacy, and promote their professional studies. The book is suitable for students of various disciplines to read and collect.