New Poetry in Chinese Style: Selected Poems of Blind Poet Li Zhongli

Author: Li Zhongli
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: In the process of peacefully rising, China is also experiencing a new wave of poetic revolution. Amidst the turbulent currents, many poets have gradually formed a consensus to explore the modernization of Chinese poetry and its localization through creative practice, aiming to revitalize Chinese poetry. A poetic trend with a distinctly Chinese style and spirit, advocating for "making the old serve the new and the foreign serve the Chinese," is gaining prominence. A group of poets and their works reflecting this new Chinese poetic style are beginning to attract attention. Shanghai's 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 fresh and lively themes from reality. Some are elegant and free-spirited, others humorous and witty, some biting and thought-provoking, and others full of whimsical ideas. Each offers a unique flavor, making it worth savoring. This book is a distinctive blend of theory and practice in the history of China's new poetic reform. It is both a read and appreciation for poetry lovers and a reference for researchers. This poetry collection is a selection from three of Li Zhongli's poetry collections. The styles and forms are diverse, with fresh and lively themes from reality. Some are elegant and free-spirited, others humorous and witty, some biting and thought-provoking, and others full of whimsical ideas. Each offers a unique flavor, making it worth savoring. The preface by the renowned poet critic Professor Lü Jin provides a concise yet insightful summary of Li's poetic achievements, while 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 distinctive blend of theory and practice in the history of China's new poetic reform. It is both a read and appreciation for poetry lovers and a reference for researchers.