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.
旧俗传荆楚。 正江城、梅炎藻夏,做成重午。 门艾钗符关何事,付与痴儿呆女。 耳不听、湖边鼍鼓。 独炷炉香熏衣润,对潇潇、翠竹都忘暑。 时展卷,诵骚语。 新愁不障...