Liu Zhuoying is an author about whom little public information is currently available; details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and an English name remain unconfirmed. According to library records, only one work appears under this name: Three Hundred Ming Ci Poems, classified under classical poetry. Ming-dynasty ci has long been neglected in the study of ci history, and anthologies of it are far fewer than those of Song and Qing ci. By adopting the scale of “three hundred poems,” Liu Zhuoying's compilation presumably aims to select representative works from the Ming ci scene and offer general readers an accessible anthology for reading aloud and reference. On the available evidence, it is difficult to describe in detail the editorial principles, annotation format, or scholarly background of the book, but it may be inferred that the author has some familiarity with and experience in organizing Ming verse. The publication of this book helps readers recognize the continuation and transformation of Ming ci after the Tang and Song, and opens a window for enthusiasts of classical poetry to understand Ming-dynasty ci works.
