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.
迟日融和,乍雨歇东郊,嫩草凝碧。 紫燕双飞,海棠相衬,妆点上林春色。 黯然望极。 因人天气浑无力。 又听得。 园苑,数声莺啭柳阴直。 当此暗想,故国繁华,俨然游...