
Part 1
A vivid tapestry of courtly romance, seasonal moods, and wandering thoughts, this collection unfolds like a series of intimate musical movements. Each piece swirls with fragrant gardens, moonlit pavilions, and the gentle rustle of silk, inviting listeners to linger on the delicate emotions of longing, celebration, and quiet melancholy. The verses capture fleeting moments—spring blossoms, autumn rain, lantern‑lit feasts—rendered in a lyrical voice that feels both timeless and intimately personal.
The work also offers glimpses of regal pageantry and the subtle intrigues of aristocratic life, where poetry becomes a whispered dialogue between lovers and a conduit for the splendor of imperial ceremonies. Listeners will be carried through fragrant orchards, echoing corridors, and moon‑drenched rivers, all while the cadence of the language mirrors the rise and fall of a musical score. It is an immersive journey that celebrates the beauty of language and the enduring resonance of human feeling.
Language
zh
Duration
~25 minutes (24K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-04-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

A Northern Song poet famous for giving ci lyric poetry a more everyday, emotional voice, with songs that move easily between romance, longing, city life, and travel. His work helped make the form widely loved and remains one of the best-known bodies of Song lyric verse.
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