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.
近重阳、偏多风雨,绝怜此日暄明。 问秋香浓未,待携客、出西城。 正自羁怀多感,怕荒台高处,更不胜情。 向尊前、又忆洒酒插花人。 只座上、已无老兵。 凄情。 浅醉...