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Original Lanshi

Rating 2.0
Word count
25K words
Chapters
200
ISBN
9781761980329

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Summary

This collection brings together classical Chinese poetry, modern poetry, and aphorisms on life. The classical poems cover themes such as love, defending the homeland, and celebrating natural scenery; the modern poems mainly trace the shifts in the poet's thoughts and feelings and serve as a bridge to the classical pieces, helping readers understand classical verse; the aphorisms all stem from the author's own experience and represent his reflections on and summaries of life.

Editor's review

Native Orchid World is a poetry collection with a clever structure, arranging classical poems, modern poetry, and life aphorisms side by side to create a reading path from the classical to the contemporary and from poetry to reflection. The classical section ranges widely—love, homeland, and natural scenery all appear—letting readers feel the expressive power of traditional forms; the modern poems are positioned by the author as "a bridge to writing classical verse," tracing the flow of thought and feeling and building a bridge for readers unfamiliar with classical poetry. The aphorisms all come from the author's own experience, bearing a distinct personal stamp and the warmth of lived life, reading intimately rather than distantly. It suits slow, attentive reading in quiet moments and works well as a companion for beginners to classical poetry and for writing practice. Overall, the book is better suited to reading with the aim of "feeling the poetic heart and experiencing expression" than to readers seeking systematic poetic theory.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers interested in classical poetry but frustrated by difficulty understanding it, looking for an introductory bridge
  • Literature lovers who enjoy modern poetry and short aphorisms and are used to fragmented reading
  • General readers hoping to draw life insights from verse and find emotional resonance
  • Aspiring writers interested in poetry composition who want to observe different poetic forms of expression

Not a good fit for

  • Readers needing systematic poetic theory or academic research materials
  • Fiction readers who prefer long narratives and plot continuity

Reading tips

  1. Read the modern poetry section first, then return to the classical poems to appreciate the "bridge" relationship the author describes.
  2. Read three to five poems a day and jot down lines that move you, building a personal reading journal.
  3. When you reach a life aphorism, write a sentence or two in response based on your own experience to deepen your understanding.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 前言
  3. 古诗词
  4. 如顾
  5. 入客
  6. 船舫
  7. 鬼巷
  8. 将降
  9. 岁时冉
  10. 云游
  11. 应有舟
  12. 浮梦生
  13. 秋起云涌
  14. 落城空
  15. 月落山
  16. 入夏
  17. 草岸
  18. 卿倾
  19. 春花
  20. 无心指
  21. 迟迟
  22. 天山雪
  23. 草木昏
  24. 漫顾
  25. 醉梦身
  26. 山花
  27. 黄叶
  28. 浅始
  29. 移窗
  30. 冬顾
  31. 林语
  32. 车处
  33. 云影
  34. 秋风又一年
  35. 阳俏春来
  36. 语意时
  37. 落红
  38. 檐雨
  39. 暗香怡
  40. 白紫洒
  41. 乱日阳
  42. 落风
  43. 天山黄
  44. 萤火
  45. 黄昏晓
  46. 雨蛙
  47. 几相思
  48. 何须
  49. 客花
  50. 清明前
  51. 晨冬
  52. 拂手
  53. 路晨
  54. 难易知
  55. 立冬
  56. 映海星点
  57. 暗夜
  58. 落影
  59. 落梦归
  60. 云瑶水岸
  61. 秋风把露
  62. 红叶
  63. 已去秋
  64. 凉微风
  65. 有指
  66. 静雪幽
  67. 暮阳花柳
  68. 长庭
  69. 将军
  70. 花楼满园
  71. 亭下莲
  72. 烟柳白
  73. 怀客
  74. 清璇
  75. 斜阳间
  76. 红山晚
  77. 红墙
  78. 烟水岸
  79. 云山微阳
  80. 高台
  81. 当离别
  82. 红晓
  83. 破红尘
  84. 满怀都
  85. 访落黄
  86. 雨落香晨
  87. 花黄
  88. 秋雨
  89. 白日送歌
  90. 着人物
  91. 饶指
  92. 南天悠悠
  93. 寻烟落日
  94. 惊蛰
  95. 晨月
  96. 送北风
  97. 三月游雨
  98. 故人往
  99. 金秋
  100. 参半
  101. 雪长青
  102. 风无事
  103. 泪红妆
  104. 方照
  105. 柳斜
  106. 夜照
  107. 望花怀
  108. 秋月
  109. 烛花怀
  110. 秋山
  111. 枝白头
  112. 江晚秋月
  113. 银月光
  114. 清风野树
  115. 黄杏
  116. 溶月
  117. 灰雨前路
  118. 月花云影
  119. 火帐
  120. 瓦梁
  121. 紫薇
  122. 烛照荧雪
  123. 灯楼篱
  124. 园野
  125. 冬夜
  126. 西河景
  127. 昏阳
  128. 车阳马道
  129. 折旧
  130. 晚凉
  131. 寒雪
  132. 送春依景
  133. 听山竹
  134. 看明月
  135. 天地红螺
  136. 黄沙天
  137. 夜路
  138. 草田
  139. 圆石山
  140. 乱步渐入
  141. 倒月
  142. 楼兰
  143. 山荧雪
  144. 何处
  145. 花百塔
  146. 红山客
  147. 明月楼
  148. 花落
  149. 酒楼
  150. 闲庭月
  151. 西风又
  152. 桃花红
  153. 花去留
  154. 欲醉
  155. 枝月楼
  156. 将楼
  157. 布满楼
  158. 月西楼
  159. 夕阳看透
  160. 石路
  161. 茶楼
  162. 寒野
  163. 春枝
  164. 桃园
  165. 残花布影
  166. 醉烟雨
  167. 苦寒春
  168. 别花香
  169. 来者
  170. 满书红
  171. 风听便
  172. 雨过寒
  173. 当景
  174. 看花
  175. 叶又清明
  176. 黄叶子
  177. 又黄叶
  178. 春空
  179. 叶舟
  180. 白玉楼
  181. 花枝
  182. 桥边渡影
  183. 江叶
  184. 空空
  185. 霜冷月
  186. 大雪
  187. 黄叶冷雨又来往
  188. 黄叶冷雨
  189. 人西月
  190. 黄昏酒
  191. 展叶白
  192. 漫漫
  193. 满地格
  194. 小黄花
  195. 冷新空
  196. 春来过
  197. 落黄生
  198. 阑庭
  199. 四月天
  200. 现代散文诗

FAQ

I've never read classical Chinese poetry—can I read this book directly?
Yes. The author intentionally uses the modern poetry section as a bridge to understanding classical verse; starting with the modern poems and then moving into the classical ones noticeably lowers the barrier.
Are the aphorisms in the book quotations or original?
According to the source material, the aphorisms all come from the author's own experience and are his reflections on and summaries of life—personal expressions rather than quotations from others.
Is this book suitable as a poetry textbook?
Not really. The book focuses on collecting works and personal reflections rather than systematically explaining meter, imagery, or composition techniques; it is better as a companion for feeling the poetic heart.

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About the author

如顾 Author

Rugu is an author about whom limited public information is currently available. One work is held in the collection, the modern poetry collection Native Orchid World. Based on the existing information, Rugu's writing centers on modern poetry, using poetic language to reflect on the native, on life, and on the myriad phenomena of the world; the words "native" and "orchid world" in the title also suggest a lyrical orientation close to nature and everyday experience. Since the author's dates of birth and death, nationality, education, and writing career are not clearly documented, a complete account of Rugu's life and creative development cannot yet be given. As for Native Orchid World, readers may regard it as the main entry point into Rugu's poetic world, and the thematic concerns and linguistic style it presents form the basic basis for understanding this author at present. Overall, Rugu's creative profile awaits the disclosure of more works and materials, and the place of this poetry within the landscape of modern poetry also remains to be further observed.

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