Peach Blossoms Still Bloom: The Story of Cui Hu

The Peach Blossoms Remain: The Poetic Life of Cui Hu follows the life of the Tang poet Cui Hu through the image of “a peach-hued face reflected among peach blossoms,” delicately portraying his journey from a young man in Boling to a career of ups and downs in officialdom. Combining historical research with literary imagination, the novel tells its story through the imperial examinations, love, and poetry, revealing the spirit of Mid-Tang literati and the far-reaching influence of peach blossom culture. It explores the poetic wisdom of the Chinese tradition, where the momentary and the eternal meet.