Lifting The Lamp to Gaze at Sword: Sorrowful Journey of Xin Qiji/挑灯看剑：辛弃疾的÷

A comprehensive account of the official career, social interactions, and intellectual journey of the great lyricist Xin Qiji, meticulously chronicling his four decades of patriotic dedication and ultimately sorrowful life.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"Lifting the Lamp to Gaze at the Sword: The Sorrowful Journey of Xin Qiji" is a biographical work about the renowned poet and patriot Xin Qiji. Using his poetry, lyrics, and prose as the narrative thread, the book traces key moments such as his return to the south and entry into officialdom. It centers on his lifelong ambition to reclaim lost territories-a goal that remained tragically unfulfilled-to meticulously chronicle the four-decade arc of Xin Qiji's life, marked by profound patriotism and enduring frustration. The work delves deeply into the roots of his unrealized aspirations, despite being the sole figure in Song Dynasty history to excel in both literary and military arts. In doing so, it also sheds light on the political landscape, social life, and zeitgeist of the Southern Song Dynasty.The author examines every critical detail of Xin Qiji's life, with a particular focus on the evolution of his thoughts and attitudes. By intertwining these personal transformations with the shifting dynamics of his official career, the book vividly portrays Xin Qiji's journey as a scholar-official, his relentless pursuit of national restoration, and his life after crossing southward. It poignantly highlights the lifelong sorrow and indignation that arose from his unyielding-yet never realized-dream of reclaiming his homeland.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿