This collection of poems brings together for the first time more than 130 of Zhang Zao's poems that have been seen so far, showing all the poetic aspects of this outstanding contemporary poet who is the most "low-yield". It collects many of the poet's works before "In the Mirror", showing readers a Zhang Zao before "In the Mirror"; it also includes all of Zhang Zao's important later poems, such as "Song of the Earth", "Father", "Farewell to the Castle of Solitude" and many short poems, including Zhang Zao's poems when he was ill. Zhang Zao's friends and students during his lifetime collected all the poet's poems that the poet had seen so far and compiled this collection of poems. His precise and perceptual poetic skills, as well as his mastery of integrating and inventing Chinese and Western poetry, have always been popular among countless poetry lovers. He was called "the wizard of contemporary Chinese poetry" by the poet Bei Dao.
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Zhang Zao's poems are like a glass of fine wine, which needs to be savored carefully. His poetry is precise and emotional, allowing you to feel his love for life and thinking about human nature. The characters in the poem have different personalities and rich experiences, which is fascinating. Moreover, he skillfully combines Chinese and Western poetry. He is truly a genius! This collection of poems is well worth reading.
Zhang Zao's poems are like a glass of fine wine, which needs to be savored carefully. His poetry is precise and emotional, allowing you to feel his love for life and thinking about human nature. The characters in the poem have different personalities and rich experiences, which is fascinating. Moreover, he skillfully combines Chinese and Western poetry. He is truly a genius! This collection of poems is well worth reading.