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Nameless Flowers: Selected Poems of Gu Cheng,Used
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Regarded as China's finest contemporary poet, Gu Cheng (19561993) has captivated readers worldwide. While critics were calling him the harbinger of a troubled and new Obscure movement, the generation that came of age during the Cultural Revolution was taking his poems to heart. Nameless Flowers traces Gu Cheng's work from the lurid early lyrics that made him a literary star to the late expressions of dark beauty that predicted his second exile and tragic death. Though rooted in classical Chinese poetry, Gu Cheng's poems show traces of Western influences as diverse as Walt Whitman, Federico Garcia Lorca, and entomologist Jean Henri Fabre. His poems embrace animate and inanimate beings from the vast Chinese masses and Mongolian plains to minuscule insects and pebbles. It is this simultaneous vision of the little man and the faceless mass that has made Gu Cheng one of China's most fervently loved poets.Nameless Flowers includes memoirs by Gu Cheng and his father, writer Gu Gong, which vividly recount the poet's path out of rural exile to the Democracy Wall in Beijing and to the podiums of Berlin, London, and New York. Fans of writers such as Li Po, Basho, Hans Christian Andersen, Sylvia Plath, and Bei Dao, who was his friend, will readily recognize the powers of this eclectic and mystic poet.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Nameless Flowers: Selected Poems of Gu Cheng'? A: The author of 'Nameless Flowers: Selected Poems of Gu Cheng' is Gu Cheng, one of China's most celebrated contemporary poets.
- Q: What is the main theme of Gu Cheng's poetry? A: Gu Cheng's poetry often explores the contrast between the individual and the faceless mass, reflecting on themes of beauty, exile, and the human experience.
- Q: What can readers expect from 'Nameless Flowers'? A: Readers can expect a collection that showcases Gu Cheng's evolution as a poet, featuring early works that gained him fame as well as later pieces that delve into darker themes.
- Q: Is 'Nameless Flowers' suitable for fans of other poets? A: Yes, fans of poets like Li Po, Basho, Sylvia Plath, and Bei Dao will likely appreciate Gu Cheng's unique style and thematic depth.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'Nameless Flowers' is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Nameless Flowers'? A: 'Nameless Flowers: Selected Poems of Gu Cheng' contains 166 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Nameless Flowers' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: When was 'Nameless Flowers' published? A: 'Nameless Flowers' was published on April 18, 2005.
- Q: Are there any memoirs included in this collection? A: Yes, the collection includes memoirs by Gu Cheng and his father, writer Gu Gong, which provide personal insights into the poet's life.
- Q: What influences can be seen in Gu Cheng's poetry? A: Gu Cheng's poetry exhibits influences from classical Chinese poetry as well as Western poets like Walt Whitman and Federico Garcia Lorca.