A Commentary on Nalan Xingde's Ci Poetry

1. It is advisable first to gain a basic understanding of Nalan Xingde's life, then reread his ci alongside this book's analysis to appreciate the shift in perspective
2. While reading, pay attention to Su Ying's reconstruction of the historical background of specific ci and how she dismantles the romantic imaginings added by later generations
3. It may be useful to read this book alongside the section on Nalan's ci in Liang Qichao's Emotions Expressed in Chinese Verse, to feel the differences in interpretation across eras

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