Dai Zongsong

"Ode to Daizong" takes Mount Tai (Daizong) as the spiritual totem and cultural carrier. It is a long prose poem novel that combines mythological epic, historical narrative, literary lyricism and philosophical speculation. This work of more than 500,000 words uses unique writing styles to build a grand narrative system that spans from the creation of the world to the Zen of all dynasties and a gathering of literati, and narrates the thousand-year context and legendary stories of the holy mountain. The work breaks the boundaries of traditional genres based on the humanistic heritage of Daizong that has been cultivated for thousands of years. It integrates the fantasy of myths and legends, the weight of historical facts, the gentleness of literary lyricism and the profundity of philosophical speculation, creating an innovative genre of prose poetry and novels. The work not only traces the origin and changes of Mount Tai as a sacred mountain in China, but also depicts the solemn scenes of emperors of all dynasties consecrating Zen and the talents and character of literati who came to chant. It also uses a unique legendary narrative of protecting the sacred mountain to connect the moving chapters of protecting the sacred mountain and inheriting the Chinese cultural heritage. The layout of more than 500,000 words includes both a delicate description of the majestic natural scenery of Daizong and an in-depth exploration of the Chinese civilization it carries; there are both ups and downs of legendary stories and philosophical reflections on cultural inheritance and spiritual persistence. The work combines profound cultural depth with a unique creative perspective. It interprets the spiritual core of the sacred mountain with poetic writing and uses grand narrative to highlight the endless life of the Chinese context. It has become a long and meticulous work with literary value, cultural value and ideological value.