Ode to Orange

This book is a collection of essays, poems, and letters by the renowned poet Bai Hua, commemorating and paying tribute to his close friend Zhang Zao. It is a heartfelt and moving work of poetry and an irreplaceable source of literary history. Divided into three parts, Part One begins with Zhang Zao's death and leads Bai Hua to reminisce about their acquaintance and friendship. Interspersed within this collection are discussions of the background to his signature works, such as "In the Mirror," "Who is This," and "The Assassin's Song," as well as an exploration of Zhang Zao's poetic art and philosophy. Part Two comprises a recently completed essay and over fifty selected excerpts from his poetry. The essay is Bai Hua's intimate message to Zhang Zao, expressing his unwavering longing for him. The over fifty excerpts are all passages from poems related to Zhang Zao. Illustrated by Bai Hua, these excerpts vividly and comprehensively present the overlapping moments in their lives, creating a more three-dimensional and richer portrait of Zhang Zao. Volume Three contains all fifty-one poems written by Bai Hua specifically for Zhang Zao, capturing their lyrical, soulful friendship. These poems also showcase Bai Hua's poetic output over different periods of his life. Additionally, the book includes eight letters from Zhang Zao to Bai Hua, a lost poem by Zhang Zao titled "The Smell of Oranges," and dozens of evocative photographs, including photographs of manuscripts from their interactions. This book is a truly precious and rare masterpiece, both in its accessible and informative text and in its historical and commemorative imagery. Through the poetic friendship of these twin stars, Bai Hua and Zhang Zao, it offers a glimpse into the dynamics of contemporary poetry in the 1980s and 1990s, and will have a profound impact on the poetry world and its readers.

2022-03-01

江苏凤凰文艺出版社

303

9787559459800