New Poetry Twelve Lectures: Old Peking University Lectures by Fei Ming (Peanut Library. Masters Talk About Learning Series)

Author: Fei Mingzhu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Fei Mingzhu was a favored disciple of Mr. Zhi Tang and one of the four great disciples. His appearance was unique and eccentric, and his writings were equally extraordinary, standing alone in the Chinese literary scene of the 20th century with a profound influence. He incorporated the stylistic techniques of poetry from the Six Dynasties period into the art of fiction, crafting concise yet richly meaningful prose. Though it may be challenging and thought-provoking, his works are highly engaging and enjoyable to read, with a dynamic interplay between literary emotion and intellectual depth, inviting repeated appreciation and reflection. Fei Mingzhu was not only a masterful novelist but also possessed insightful perspectives on poetry. Twelve Lectures on New Poetry is a lecture series he wrote in the 1930s while teaching modern literature at Peking University's Department of Chinese Language and Literature. Unlike his novels, these essays are straightforward and unpretentious, free from obscurity or complexity. As lecture notes, they exude sincerity and meticulous craftsmanship. Centered on the unique argument that new poetry must express poetic content in the form of prose, the author provides a detailed and incisive analysis of the development of new poetry since the May Fourth Movement, evaluates poets and their works with depth and clarity, and infuses the discussion with a touch of charm. He also delves into classical poetry with remarkable insight and precision. His prose is fresh, understated, and imbued with the essence of Zen and Taoism, revealing a effortless mastery of knowledge. Reading his work leaves one in awe of his profound understanding of new poetry and conjures images of his erudite demeanor in the lecture hall.