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.
五岳三光,锺秀气、笃生人杰。 天付与、心肠锦绣,精神冰雪。 姓字早登龙虎榜,文书夜直丝纶阁。 谢君王、特地掇鸾坡,来闽粤。 几千顷,恩波阔。 十万户,欢声浃。 ...