Wu Wenying and the Art of Southern Song Ci Poetry

Delve into the exquisite world of Chinese poetry with "Wu Wenying and the Art of Southern Song Ci Poetry" by Grace S. Fong. Published by Princeton University Press in 2014, this enlightening paperback spans 210 pages and offers a thorough exploration of the life and works of Wu Wenying, a remarkable poet of the Southern Song dynasty.

Fong meticulously examines Wu's biography, shedding light on the moral and aesthetic dimensions of his experiences as a guest-poet supported by influential officials and aristocrats. This insightful analysis also reconstructs the historical and literary context essential for contemporary readers to appreciate Wu's sophisticated poetic techniques. Ideal for those interested in Chinese literature or poetry, this book serves as both a scholarly critique and an engaging narrative of Wu's enduring legacy.