Song Ci is an important part of ancient Chinese literature, known alongside Tang poetry as the "twin peaks". Ci originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty, featuring masters like Su Shi, Xin Qiji, and Li Qingzhao.
郧城清胜压湖湘。 人物镇相望。 秀气谁符楚泽,建安诸子文章。 东风得意,青云路稳,好去腾骧。 要识登科次第,待看北斗光芒。