Bold words

Author: Zhang Yangnian, Wang Chunxiang
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Publishing Date: 2005-12-01
Features: China is a nation of poetry. Ci, as a special lyrical form of poetry, is a dazzling gem in the artistic treasury of the Chinese nation, ever-blooming with unique charm. It requires rhythm, tones, and rhyme, which are quite similar to regulated verse. It emphasizes palace modes and can be sung to music, making it closely linked to music. Its line structures are varied and flexible, ranging in length, more adaptable and dynamic than the uniform regulated verse. It has countless types of Ci forms, some soaring and passionate, some melancholic and sorrowful, some lingering and graceful, making it particularly suitable for expressing complex and multifaceted emotions. The bold and unrestrained Ci throughout history is an extremely precious wealth in our rich poetic heritage. Reading and appreciating these brilliant Ci pieces can not only provide readers with artistic enlightenment and enjoyment but also inspire passion, broaden ambition, and instill a sense of noble righteousness. In light of this, the compilers have carefully selected around 250 outstanding and widely beloved masterpieces from the vast collection of renowned works spanning millennia, arranging them in five volumes according to the chronological order of the emergence, development, decline, and revival of Ci. Each Ci is accompanied by descriptive illustrations, and the annotations are concise yet comprehensive. The preface consists of two parts: a translation and an analysis and appreciation. Author biographies may appear before, after, or within the text, depending on the layout variations.