{"title":"Song Lin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eSong Lin\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author whose contributions form a compelling intersection of poetry and culture. Song Lin is renowned for his evocative lyricism and profound exploration of themes that resonate deeply with the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Gleaner Song\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating book that invites readers into the vivid landscapes of his artistry and imagination. Rich with cultural nuances and poetic elegance, his writing moves beyond mere words, offering a window into the complexities of life and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the category of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, Song Lin's books reflect a deep engagement with cultural dialogues and artistic expression. Each piece not only captures the beauty and intricacy of language but also bridges the gap between personal introspection and broader cultural narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection to uncover the delicate balance of tradition and modernity, where every literary journey is an invitation to ponder and appreciate the art of nuanced storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-gleaner-song-by-dong-li-9781925818703","title":"The Gleaner Song","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSong Lin is one of China's most innovative poets. When the Tiananmen protest exploded in Beijing in June 1989, Song led student demonstrations in Shanghai and was imprisoned for almost a year. He left China soon afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection of poems, made by the translator Dong Li and the poet himself, spans four decades of poetic exploration, with a focus on poems written during the poet's long stay in France, Singapore, Argentina, and more recently, his return to China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result of his wanderings, Song Lin may be thought of as an international poet, open to an unusual extent to influences. Though informed by the classics and a thorough study of the Chinese language, his poetry weaves through American, French, and Latin American traditions. His influences are the modernists, the surrealists, the romantics, the deep imagists, and the objectivists. What distinguishes Song is his ability to absorb them all and make them his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the experience of displacement and exile, his poetry continues to open and expand its horizons. The title of the collection, \u003ci\u003eThe Gleaner Song\u003c\/i\u003e, indicates the range and nature of his achievement—it is about a certain kind of poetry, the work of the gleaner called Song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFormed by his personal travails and layered experimentation, Song Lin's work explores a freer and wider spectrum of poetry.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eBei Dao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363112108268,"sku":"9781925818703","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e5f81fada4841da0de6f74e5926c3828.jpg?v=1772931577"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/song-lin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}