Ai Qing (1910–1996) is celebrated as one of China’s finest modern poets. Renowned for his free verse, Ai Qing played a pivotal role in the development of new poetry in China. His work is characterized by its emotional depth, vivid imagery, and profound reflections on the human condition and societal changes. Over his lifetime, Ai Qing’s poetry inspired many and left an indelible mark on Chinese literature, establishing him as a leading figure in modern Chinese poetry. His legacy continues to influence poets and writers in China and beyond.
Selected Poems by Ai Qing is a treasure of Chinese poetry. It is an extraordinary collection that traces the powerful inner life of this influential poet who crafted poems of protest, who longed for a newer, happier age, and who wrote with a profound lyricism that reaches deep into the heart of the reader.
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