Complete Ci Poems of Zhou Mi
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Summary
This collection is drawn from the Complete Song Ci. The ci form originated in the Southern Liang, took shape in the Tang, and reached its height in the Song. Tang poetry and Song ci have long been paired as twin peaks, each representing the literature of a major historical era. According to statistics, more than 1,300 people of the Northern and Southern Song left ci works to posterity, and their total output approaches 20,000 poems. These figures alone convey the scale of composition at the time. Song ci falls mainly into two styles, the “graceful and restrained” and the “bold and unconstrained,” each exquisite in its own way and each at its height, rich and varied.
Editor's review
Zhou Mi was an important late-Song ci poet and editor of historical documents. His ci style is clear and elegantly refined, combining a sense of personal vicissitude with longing for the fallen nation, and he stands as a distinctive voice in the late-Song ci world. This book gathers Zhou Mi's ci from the Complete Song Ci, presenting the full range of this one poet's work and allowing readers to grasp the contours of his style within a limited space. For readers who have already read famous works of the two Song dynasties and wish to extend their reading to the late-Song ci world, this thematic collection can serve as an entry point. While reading, note the relationship between landscape description and emotional expression in Zhou Mi's ci, as well as his precise diction and attention to musical rhythm. Because this is a thematic selection, it is advisable to read it alongside general histories of Song ci, so that a single poet can be understood within the larger development of the genre; the experience will be more complete.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who have read anthologies of famous Song ci poets and wish to extend to late-Song ci poets
- Enthusiasts interested in the clear, elegantly refined ci style and late-Song literati writing
- Students of classical Chinese literature using it as supplementary material for thematic study of Song ci
- Readers of classical poetry who enjoy short ci works and close, appreciative reading
Not a good fit for
- Complete beginners with no foundation in Song ci who need line-by-line annotations and explanations
- Readers interested only in famous poets such as Su Shi and Xin Qiji and unwilling to explore further
- Readers seeking systematic discussion of ci history rather than a collection of works
Reading tips
- First read through to sense the overall style, then select representative works of landscape and emotion for close reading.
- While reading, note the musical rhythm and diction; try reading aloud to experience the cadence.
- Read alongside a general history of Song ci or background material on late-Song literature for fuller understanding.
- Read just a few poems at a time and jot down favorite lines for later revisiting.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 木兰花慢
- 失调名
- 浪淘沙
- 浣溪沙
- 东风第一枝
- 楚宫春
- 大圣乐
- 三犯渡江云
- 露华
- 桃源忆故人
- 唐多令
- 西江月
- 菩萨蛮
- 绣鸾凤花犯
- 探春慢
- 瑶花慢
- 玉京秋
- 鹧鸪天
- 夜行船
- 采绿吟
- 解语花
- 曲游春
- 大圣乐
- 桂枝香
- 杏花天
- 南楼令
- 秋霁
- 齐天乐
- 忆旧游
- 一枝春
- 点绛唇
- 恋绣衾
- 江城子
- 绿盖舞风轻
- 玲珑四犯
- 谒金门
- 眼儿媚
- 拜星月慢
- 好事近
- 长亭怨慢
- 齐天乐
- 月边娇
- 宴清都
- 梅花引
- 瑞鹤仙
- 倚风娇近
- 祝英台近
- 浪淘沙
- 浣溪沙
- 齐天乐
- 大酺
- 霓裳中序第一
- 过秦楼
- 声声慢
- 风入松
- 浪淘沙
- 鹧鸪天
- 夜行船
- 齐天乐
- 满庭芳
- 清平乐
- 乳燕飞
- 扫花游
- 龙吟曲
- 风入松
- 凤栖梧
- 少年游
- 西江月
- 清平乐
- 朝中措
- 闻鹊喜
- 浣溪沙
- 吴山青
- 祝英台近
- 长相思
- 清平乐
- 清平乐
- 柳梢青
- 南楼令
- 声声慢
- 明月引
- 六么令
- 谒金门
- 好事近
- 声声慢
- 忆旧游
- 水龙吟
- 徵招
- 酹江月
- 夜合花
- 水龙吟
- 天香
- 珍珠帘
- 疏影
- 齐天乐
- 满江红
- 玉漏迟
- 西江月
- 杏花天
- 四字令
- 醉落魄
- 祝英台近
- 甘州
- 齐天乐
- 忆旧游
- 声声慢
- 踏莎行
- 夷则商国香慢
- 一萼红
- 扫花游
- 三姝媚
- 献仙音
- 高阳台
- 庆宫春
- 高阳台
- 探芳讯
- 效颦十解
- 踏莎行
FAQ
What is Zhou Mi's place in the history of Song ci?
Zhou Mi was an important late-Song ci poet and a famous editor of historical documents. His ci style is clear and elegantly refined, often containing a sense of personal vicissitude and longing for the fallen nation, and he is representative of the late-Song ci world. This book gathers his ci from the Complete Song Ci for concentrated study of this one poet, but it should not be taken as equating him simply with the highest achievements of Song ci.
Does this book include annotations and explanations?
According to available information, this book is a thematic selection of Zhou Mi's ci from the Complete Song Ci, focused on presenting the works themselves; the materials do not state whether detailed annotations or explanations are included. If you need line-by-line annotation and vernacular translation, it is advisable to use an annotated anthology of Song ci alongside it for smoother reading.
What preparation is needed before reading this collection?
It is advisable first to have read some anthologies of famous Song ci poets and to possess basic language sense and familiarity with common allusions; Zhou Mi's ci will then be easier to enter. At the same time, a brief understanding of the late-Song historical background will help ensure that the sense of personal vicissitude and longing for the fallen nation in his ci is not overlooked.
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About the author
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Author
Quan Song Ci (Complete Song Ci) is not a single ci poet but the compiler name used for the dynastic anthology of Song ci; this site lists 114 works under that author entry. Public information is limited, so no personal biography can be confirmed. The titles indicate edited collections of individual Song poets, including complete ci by major figures such as Xin Qiji and Li Qingzhao, as well as works by Chao Buzhi, Zhang Lei, Chen Shidao, Liu Kezhuang, Jiang Kui, and Liu Chenweng from various periods of the Song. These editions generally aim to preserve, collate, recover, and annotate the surviving ci, keeping the original character of the texts while making each poet's works accessible for reading and for research on themes, tonal patterns, and stylistic change. The series reflects the philological approach of dynastic compilations and serves as a bridge between popular access to classical texts and scholarly study of ci, and is commonly classified under ancient poetry.
