Ai Qing
One of China's most celebrated modern poets, known for his free verse celebrating land, labor, and revolutionary struggle. His poem 'Dayanhe' introduced a new emotional directness into Chinese poetry.
Works
- Dayanhe: My Wet NurseLyric poem honoring the poet's childhood wet nurse with tender emotion
- NorthPoetry collection celebrating strength and beauty of the natural landscape
- The WallPoem sequence depicting the resilience of people facing hardship
- Poetry Collection of Ai QingComprehensive collection of the poet's works spanning decades