The Absurdity of My Poetry Preference: Thirty Lessons on Modern Poetry

Senior poet's introductory course to modern poetry, offering an accessible interpretation of contemporary poetic meaning, using the absurdity of poetry to overcome the absurdity of daily life.

Liao Weitang, a senior poet, has published over a dozen poetry collections and won several literary awards, making him a prominent figure in contemporary Chinese modern poetry. He is also a professional poetry researcher, well-versed in classical poetry, with extensive experience in reading and writing modern poetry.

In this book, he adopts the dual perspective of a poet and a researcher, encompassing both classical and modern poetry, to guide readers in re-understanding the relationship between modern poetry and contemporary life, and the aesthetics of their native language, thereby reshaping the power of poetic meaning.