Anthology of Nalan Xingde’s Ci-Poetry

Anthology of Nalan Xingde’s Ci-Poetry (Tong Zhi Tang Ci in Chinese),is a selection of Ci-Poetry written by Nalan Xingde of the Qing Dynasty (1636—1912 A.D.).

Nalan Xingde (1655—1685 A.D.),original name Nalan Chengde,styled Rongruo and titled Lanjia Shanren,was a Manchu from the Plain Yellow Banner.Living in the period of integration of Manchu ethnic minority and Han nationality,Nalan Xingde witnessed the vicissitudes of his family.Though coming from a royal family,he always longed for light life instead of fame and wealth.He enjoyed reading,and was proficient in writing Ci-Poetry as well as skilled at riding and archery.(https://www.daowen.com)

Nalan Xingde wrote plenty of Ci-Poetry which covering such themes as love and friendship,scenery of frontier fortress area and southern China,objectchanting and history-chanting,and random thoughts.Featured with subtle,concise and graceful style,his Ci-Poetry is known for the real feelings and emotions from his inner heart.The emotions in his Ci-Poetry are sincere and strong,and the scenery is vivid and life-like.Back in his time,Nalan Xingde’s Ci-Poetry was read and sang almost by everyone after publication.Besides,he was praised as the number one Ci-Poetry writer of Qing Dynasty by later generation.