About the publisher
Public information about Modern Culture Press is currently limited. Judging from the five books in the database, its publishing focus centers on classical Chinese poetry, prose and miscellaneous writings, travel, and literary appreciation. Representative titles include Rules of Yuan Northern Qu and Rhythmic Poetry and Its Practice: Selected Poems and Essays of Mr. Shuilong, as well as prose and travel works such as Chasing the Desolation, Laughing at the Clouds Drifting Behind, and Dreaming of Jiangnan Amidst Flower-Selling Calls. These titles combine discussion of classical verse forms with contemporary literary travel writing. In terms of authors, works by Shang Jianguo, Honghuang, and Mr. Shuilong form an important part of the current list. Overall, the press attends to both the study and practice of traditional poetry and prose, and to recording regional scenery and life reflections through essays, showing a publishing character that values classical literature alongside contemporary writing.
