Chinese Three-Line Poetry and Their Critiques

Preface



This book is titled "An Appreciation Collection of Chinese Three-line Poems." Chinese three-line poems, in terms of external form, consist of three lines. There are no specific rules regarding the number of characters in each line, but generally, the entire poem does not exceed thirty characters. Of course, if necessary, a slight deviation is acceptable. In terms of internal structure, the essence of a three-line poem lies in its implied meaning. The so-called implied meaning refers to the fact that a short poem of about thirty characters cannot merely convey the meaning of those thirty characters. Its capacity must extend beyond the limitation of thirty characters, enabling readers to grasp something beyond the poem - be it philosophy, artistic conception, or poetic sentiment, and so on. Three-line poems possess remarkable expressive power. From the works included in this book, you can observe that three-line poems have immense expressive capabilities. They can be used adeptly to convey various creative intentions, such as concepts, settings, momentum, mood, imagery, description, puzzles, linguistic charm, and personal emotions, among others.



The compilation of this book aims to provide a platform for a vast number of three-line poem poets and critics to publish and showcase their works. It also offers a comprehensive, multidimensional, and three-dimensional literary experience for enthusiasts of three-line poems. Through the appreciation of poems in this book, it provides beginners with an analytical process to enhance their appreciation of three-line poems.



This book gathers nearly 141 three-line poems from almost fifty poets, along with commentaries from critics. These three-line poems cover a wide range of subjects, with profound themes and diverse techniques. With concise language and unique observational skills, these poems condense the complexities of life and emotions into the artistic essence of three lines. Many of the critiques are insightful and vivid, offering in-depth and straightforward interpretations from various perspectives, enabling readers to better understand the cultural connotations behind the poetry. Reading this book will help broaden your perspective on three-line poems and enhance your appreciation, analysis, and aesthetic taste for them. This is not just a collection of three-line poems but also a profound exploration into the world of Chinese three-line poems.



In the process of reading "An Appreciation Collection of Chinese Three-line Poems," we hope you can feel the charm of words, appreciate the artistic style of three-line poets, and enjoy the splendid critiques by the commentators.



Jiao Hairi, Li Li

October 28, 2023