200 Seven-Character Quatrains

200 Seven-Character Quatrains: Selected Poems by Shi Xiaohu is a collection of 259 seven-character quatrains composed by the author since 2017. The works included are predominantly in the qijue form, demonstrating the author's profound understanding of classical Chinese poetic prosody and his distinctive poetic sensibility. In his preface, the author expresses his deep affection for the seven-character quatrain, believing it to be the most refined and evocative form for expressing emotion and artistic conception, and the one best suited to capturing the richness of a poet's sentiments and aspirations.The collection is organized into 25 chapters, covering a wide range of themes: self-reflection, friendship, family affection, nostalgia, homesickness, travel, objects of nature, the four seasons, and reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic, among others. Through these works, the author paints scenes of natural beauty and human life, while also conveying profound meditations on existence, the passage of time, and the complexities of the contemporary world. The language is concise, the imagery deep, and the poems often suggest more than they explicitly state - drawing on everyday scenes and colloquial expressions to create layers of meaning that linger in the reader's mind.This collection not only showcases the author's literary skill and keen insight but also offers readers a richly rewarding poetic experience. Whether one is a lover of classical Chinese poetry or a reader with an interest in modern verse, this book provides a window into the enduring depth and beauty of the poetic art.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿2017¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿259¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿25¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿