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Shi Dazu

Master of Metrical Craftsmanship and Object Ode Poetry of Southern Song

Also known as Shi Bangqing · Bangqing · Meixi · Meixi Ciren

Southern Song master lyric poet renowned for exquisite craftsmanship and unmatched delicacy in object ode lyrics (Yongwu Ci), praised by Jiang Kui.

Life and times

  1. c. 1163BornSong
  2. c. 1220Died

Works

  1. Literature · Lyrics11
    1. The Oriole's Joyful Move · Moonlit Ripples Seem to DripSongShi Dazu's long ci of a night of lanterns and moonlight, an ageing man recalling old revels
    2. Charms of Three Beauties · Haze Shimmering on Blue TilesSongShi Dazu's long ci of returning to the capital to seek a lost love, keeping only her likeness
    3. Autumn Clearing · The River Grey and VastSongShi Dazu's long ci of autumn on the river, a traveller longing for home and grieving at age
    4. Night-Closing Blossom · Willows Lock the Orioles' SoulsSongShi Dazu's long ci of early spring, old memories and a longing that will not be dismissed
    5. Jade Butterfly · Evening Rain Spares the Palace TreesSongShi Dazu's long ci of an autumn night, ageing sorrow and a beloved lost beyond the mist
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      1. Eight Returns · Autumn River Under RainSongShi Dazu's long ci of a rainy autumn river, comfort in wine and a friend far away
      2. Swallows in Pairs · On Its Theme: After the Spring SacrificeSongShi Dazu's long ci on two swallows back at their old nest, and a woman still waiting for word
      3. Phoenixes Who Changed Their Nest · Spring Feelings: Lovely as Plum BlossomSongShi Dazu's long ci of a lovelorn pair whose longing ends at last in a shared spring dawn
      4. Auspicious Crane Immortal · Amorous Thoughts: Apricot Mist on Her TemplesSongShi Dazu's long ci of an old love by the river isles, burned to ash and woken again by spring
      5. Fragrance of Silk Gauze · Working Up a Chill to Bully the FlowersSongShi Dazu's long ci on spring rain: drowsy butterflies, glad swallows, a night's talk remembered
      6. First Spray in the East Wind · Seeping Deftly into the Orchid's HeartSongShi Dazu's long ci on spring snow, settling on orchids, willows and apricots as warmth returns