辛棄疾詞選

辛棄疾詞選 by Qiji Xin opens a vivid window onto the passionate lyricism and patriotic fervor of one of the Southern Song’s greatest ci poets. This curated selection presents Xin Qiji’s powerful ci (詞) — from thunderous, heroic strains to tender, landscape-infused reflections — set against the turmoil of the 12th–13th century when invasion, exile, and unfulfilled ambition shaped a generation. Readers will encounter the poet’s dual voice: a bold, 豪放 spirit that rallies for national restoration and exposes courtly compromise, and a subtler, melancholic tenderness that mourns loss, longing, and the passing of seasons. Selections include celebrated pieces such as “破陣子,” “永遇樂,” and intimate shorter lyrics that evoke rivers, mountains, and the inner cost of political exile. The historical context — Xin’s military service, reformist appeals, and lifelong resistance to the Jurchen Jin — colors the poems with urgency and moral intensity without sacrificing lyrical beauty. Ideal for lovers of classical Chinese poetry, students of Song-dynasty history, and anyone seeking emotionally charged, finely crafted lyric verse, this audiobook brings Xin Qiji’s enduring voice to modern listeners through clear, expressive readings and thoughtful selections.