Nalan Xingde, one of the most renowned poets of the Qing Dynasty, was highly acclaimed for his poetry. His works not only encompassed a wide range of themes but also delved into his reflections on life, society, and history. His verses were characterized by sincere emotions and a natural, unadorned language, often imbued with a sense of melancholy. Esteemed Qing Dynasty poet Chen Weisong praised his masterpiece Drinking Water as being poignant yet vivid, evoking the essence of the legacy of two renowned poets from the Southern Tang Dynasty, Li Jing and Li Yu. This book, carefully curated and annotated by Yang Yu, includes a selection of eighty-one ci poems and twenty-five poems by Nalan Xingde. In addition to providing explanations of characters, words, origins, and complete phrases, the book features the author’s insightful comments and analyses at the end of each poem and ci poem, enabling readers to better appreciate the unique charm of Nalan’s poetry.
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