Chinese Three-Line Poetry Theory and Techniques

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This book is dedicated to exploring Chinese Three-Line Poetry, divided into two sections: "Theory" and "Techniques."
The "Theory" section comprises nine chapters, offering a comprehensive exploration of Chinese Three-Line Poetry. It covers its form, theory, attributes, expressive qualities, distinctions from Japanese Haiku and Chinese Hanpai, as well as guidelines for crafting exceptional Three-Line Poems and avoiding common pitfalls. After reading this section, you will undoubtedly become well-versed in the art of Three-Line Poetry.
The "Techniques" section consists of thirty-three chapters, each focusing on a specific creative technique for crafting Three-Line poems. These techniques encompass a wide range of commonly used methods, as well as advanced approaches in the field of Three-Line poetry composition. Mastering these techniques will undoubtedly elevate the quality of your Three-Line poetry significantly.
The book is rich with numerous examples and their insightful analyses, serving as a valuable aid for readers in mastering the theory and techniques of Three-Line poetry. Almost every example cited in the book represents a classic, offering readers a delightful experience-an encounter with 'beauty, precision, and profundity.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------100-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Yingcai Xu is a university professor, translator, and poet. He has taught at Fudan University in China, McMaster University in Canada, and DePaul University in America, where he has lectured on topics such as Classical and Modern Chinese languages, Classical and Modern Chinese Literature, Chinese Cinema, Chinese Calligraphy Theory and Practice, and Chinese-English/English-Chinese Translation Theory and Practice. He has published translated works including "A Selection from the Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties," "Selected Words of Contemporary Chinese Prose," "Selected Works of Classical Chinese Prose," "One Hundred Classic Chinese Poems," "Chinese Classic Culture Going Global Series: Essays Volume Three," and "In Other Words," among others. His translated works have been presented as national gifts to foreign countries and have been used as university textbooks. His translation principles are "accuracy," "fidelity," and "cohesion." He has also published poetry collections, including "Selected Poems by Xu Yingcai," "One Hundred Three-Line Poems by Xu Yingcai," "Poetic Sense of the South," and "Inspiration from Nature." His poetic philosophy centers around simplicity and beauty of language, vivid and poetic imagery, sincerity of expression, and substance in content. He strives to create enduring artistic moods and endeavors to make his works shine. Yingcai Xu is the founder and president of the Chinese Poetry Society and the founder and chief editor of the bilingual Chinese-English poetry journal "Poetry Hall " in print.