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六一詞

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Ouyang, Xiu, 1007-1072
Language:
Chinese
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Other Title:
Liu Yi Ci
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"六一詞" by Xiu Ouyang is a collection of classical Chinese poetry likely composed during the Song Dynasty, reflecting themes of love, nature, and nostalgia. The work is characterized by its elegant imagery and deep emotional resonance, often featuring the beauty of West Lake and the passage of time, which captivates the human experience. The collection draws on a rich tradition of Chinese lyric poetry, making a strong impression through its melodic quality and vivid descriptions. The opening of the collection sets a tone of joyful reminisces intertwined with feelings of ephemeral beauty and longing. It presents a series of poems that celebrate the allure of West Lake across different seasons, with descriptions of nature such as the lush green waters, fragrant blossoms, and serene boat rides. The poet captures moments of leisure and emotional reflection, hinting at the transient nature of life's pleasures and the bittersweet tinge of memories past. Through a vivid depiction of scenes, Xiu Ouyang invites readers to experience the delicate interplay of beauty and melancholy that defines human emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by Geast Huang
Notes:
Release date is 2008-04-28

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