New Poetry of China Style - Selected Poems of Blind Poet Li Zhongli

Author: Li Zhongli
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: In the midst of China's peaceful rise, there is also a burgeoning trend of new poetry revolution. Amidst the turbulent currents, many poets have gradually formed a consensus to explore the modernization of Chinese poetry and the localization of new Chinese poetry through creative practice in order to revitalize Chinese poetry. A poetic trend with a Chinese style and flavor, advocating "using the old for the new and the foreign for the Chinese," is emerging. A group of poets and works that embody the Chinese style of new poetry are beginning to attract attention. Shanghai blind poet Li Zhongli is one of the rising stars among them. This book is a selection from three of Li Zhongli's poetry collections. The styles and forms are diverse, with themes drawn from reality that are fresh and lively. Some are elegant and free-spirited, some humorous and witty, some biting and thought-provoking, and some full of whimsical ideas. Each has its own charm, making it worth savoring. This book is a unique blend of theory and practice in the history of China's new poetry reform. It is both suitable for poetry lovers to read and appreciate, and for researchers to reference. This poetry collection is a selection from three of Li Zhongli's poetry collections. The styles and forms are diverse, with themes drawn from reality that are fresh and lively. Some are elegant and free-spirited, some humorous and witty, some biting and thought-provoking, and some full of whimsical ideas. Each has its own charm, making it worth savoring. Renowned poet critic Professor Lv Jin's preface provides a concise yet insightful summary of Li's poetic achievements. Su Cong's postscript offers a brief outline of the historical context of the localization of new poetry. The appendices showcase Li Zhongli's poetic journey and the enthusiastic response from the literary world, making this book a unique blend of theory and practice in the history of China's new poetry reform. It is both suitable for poetry lovers to read and appreciate, and for researchers to reference. This poetry collection is a selection from three of Li Zhongli's poetry collections. The styles and forms are diverse, with themes drawn from reality that are fresh and lively. Some are elegant and free-spirited, some humorous and witty, some biting and thought-provoking, and some full of whimsical ideas. Each has its own charm, making it worth savoring.