Collection of Xin Qiji

Author: Liu Naichang
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Xin Qiji was a spirited patriotic figure of the Southern Song Dynasty and an outstanding representative of patriotic lyric poets in the history of Chinese literature. Using the unique art form of ci poetry, he expressed the major issue of resistance and salvation that was widely concerned by society at the time, conveyed his patriotic spirit unwilling to endure national oppression, and expressed his strong desire to counter invasions and unify the Central Plains, pushing the creation of ci poetry to a new artistic peak. His famous works such as "Shui Diao Ge Tou," "Lanling Wang," "Lang Tao Sha," and "Qin Yuan Chun" have been beloved and revered by scholars and literary figures for thousands of years! Xin Qiji was a spirited patriotic figure of the Southern Song Dynasty and an outstanding representative of patriotic lyric poets in the history of Chinese literature. Using the unique art form of ci poetry, he expressed the major issue of resistance and salvation that was widely concerned by society at the time, conveyed his patriotic spirit unwilling to endure national oppression, and expressed his strong desire to counter invasions and unify the Central Plains, pushing the creation of ci poetry to a new artistic peak. "With exquisite words, his fame surpasses the scholars of the court." (Han Yu, "Dongpu Ci · Shui Diao Ge Tou") The Song people praised these two lines of poetry by Xin Qiji, which can be said to summarize his outstanding achievements in terms of words, deeds, morality, and literary works. Below is a brief introduction to his life, thoughts, and creations. His famous works such as "Shui Diao Ge Tou," "Lanling Wang," "Lang Tao Sha," and "Qin Yuan Chun" have been beloved and revered by scholars and literary figures for thousands of years!