Li Qingzhao’s “Sheng Sheng Man (Seeking, Searching)” stands as one of the most iconic poems of the Song Dynasty, renowned for capturing the depth of sorrow and loneliness⋯ Read the full article

Although no historically documented poem titled “迎新春(上元启节)” by Liu Yong survives in standard anthologies, the lines above reflect how he might have approached the ⋯ Read the full article

This ci poem, set to the tune “Weifan” (尾犯), is composed in a style that echoes Liu Yong’s signature themes of late-night solitude, faint memories, and understated hear⋯ Read the full article

In this creative homage to Liu Yong, the poem is cast to the tune pattern “Po Zhen Le” (破阵乐). Although historically famous for martial or vigorous rhythms, ci composer⋯ Read the full article

“Man Jiang Hong” (满江红) is one of the grand tune patterns in Song Dynasty ci poetry, characterized by a robust and somewhat martial rhythm. Yet, in this representative ⋯ Read the full article

In the Northern Song Dynasty, the tune pattern “雨霖铃” (Rainy Night Bell) became indelibly linked with Liu Yong after he penned “寒蝉凄切,” his most famous verse in this⋯ Read the full article

Introduction to the Poem"少年游(长安古道马迟迟)", translated as "Youthful Journey (On the Ancient Road to Chang'an)", is a poignant poem by Liu Yong, an esteemed poet fro⋯ Read the full article

Introduction to "曲玉管(陇首云飞)" by Liu Yong"曲玉管(陇首云飞)" is a poignant poem by Liu Yong, a renowned poet from the Song Dynasty. This piece intricately weaves them⋯ Read the full article

Introduction to the Poem"木兰花慢(拆桐花烂熳)" is a classical Chinese poem written by Liu Yong, a renowned poet from the Song Dynasty. The poem captures the vibrant and l⋯ Read the full article

Introduction to the Poem"倾杯(鹜落霜洲)" is a classical Chinese poem written by Liu Yong, a renowned poet from the Song Dynasty. This piece vividly captures the essence o⋯ Read the full article

Composed to the tune “Dou Bai Hua” (斗百花), Liu Yong’s “Heavenly Fragrance (Xiù Xiāng Tiān)” continues the poet’s trademark exploration of wistful longing set against a ⋯ Read the full article

In “Zhou Ye Le (First Meeting in the Bridal Chamber),” Liu Yong uses the ci form to reveal the emotional transition from newlywed bliss to the sorrow of parting. The titl⋯ Read the full article

“Mi Shen Yin (A Leaflike Boat with a Light Sail Furled)” exemplifies Liu Yong’s hallmark fusion of graceful melodies and poignant longing. The ci’s title—“Mi Shen Yin,” o⋯ Read the full article

In this ci poem set to the tune of “Yu Nu Yao Xian Pei,” Liu Yong mourns the fading of once-lovely surroundings and the loneliness that comes when joy departs. While the ⋯ Read the full article

This ci poem, set to the tune pattern “Ding Feng Bo” (定风波), is one of Liu Yong’s more understated yet poignant works. Written during the Northern Song Dynasty, it enca⋯ Read the full article