Grand View of Three Gorges Poetry

Author: Hou Changxi
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The poetry of the Three Gorges is vast as the sea of clouds. Based on the editorial purpose of exploring the culture of the Three Gorges, inheriting its civilization, and promoting its humanistic spirit, this book collects works from 444 authors and over 1,100 poems, titled A Grand View of Three Gorges Poetry. The book has three distinctive features: , the poetry expresses emotions through scenery, with a comprehensive selection of Three Gorges scenic spots. It allows readers to appreciate the towering and magnificent beauty of the Great Three Gorges, the exquisite, elegant, profound, and mysterious charm of the Small Three Gorges and the Tiny Three Gorges. It features the colorful clouds of White Emperor Mountain, the autumn moon at the gorges' entrance, the turbulent waves of Yangtze, the emerald waters of the Qutang Gorge, and the stunningly beautiful Twelve Peaks of Wushan. Readers can also enjoy the bizarre karst caves deep in the gorges, the miraculous waterfalls cascading from cliffs, as well as the world's wonders such as the sky, earth fissures, maze gorges, Longquan Cave, and Lotus Stones. Second, the poetry originates from the real life of human society, inevitably bearing the imprint of the era in which the poets lived. Therefore, the scope of the book's selection strives for both temporal depth and spatial breadth, allowing it to reflect the Three Gorges through the perspectives of more writers and works from different eras. Third, from an artistic standpoint, the book embraces various styles and schools, showcasing a vibrant diversity. Especially among ancient authors, many are leading figures of their time. Three Gorges poetry is not only a cultural treasure of the Three Gorges region but also an important part of Chinese culture. This collection of the essence of Three Gorges poetry is sure to be widely welcomed by readers and will undoubtedly gain its unique value beyond the Three Gorges, across the nation, and into the future.