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Synopsis
The line is where the poem lives.
Most poetry guides teach rules.
Chinese poetry teaches perception.
The Living Line is a practical, deeply immersive guide to writing powerful free verse—grounded in over three thousand years of Chinese poetic tradition. Blending literary insight with hands-on craft, this book shows you not just how to understand poetry, but how to write it.
Drawing from the legacy of poets like Li Bai, Wang Wei, and modern voices like Bei Dao and Yu Xiuhua, this guide reveals the core techniques that make Chinese poetry one of the most refined traditions in the world—and shows how to apply them in modern free verse.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
- Write vivid, emotionally charged images without explanation
- Create music in free verse without relying on rhyme or meter
- Master line breaks, pacing, and white space
- Use silence as a compositional tool
- Build poems that resonate through precision and restraint
You’ll also find guided exercises designed to help you develop your own poetic voice—step by step, from observation to finished poem.
This is not an academic survey.
It is a working manual for poets.
Whether you are just beginning or looking to deepen your craft, The Living Line offers a new way of seeing—and a new way of writing.
Begin anywhere. But begin.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The line is where the poem lives.Most poetry guides teach rules.Chinese poetry teaches perception.The Living Line is a practical, deeply immersive guide to writing powerful free verse-grounded in over three thousand years of Chinese poetic tradition. Blending literary insight with hands-on craft, this book shows you not just how to understand poetry, but how to write it.Drawing from the legacy of poets like Li Bai, Wang Wei, and modern voices like Bei Dao and Yu Xiuhua, this guide reveals the core techniques that make Chinese poetry one of the most refined traditions in the world-and shows how to apply them in modern free verse.Inside, you'll learn how to: Write vivid, emotionally charged images without explanationCreate music in free verse without relying on rhyme or meterMaster line breaks, pacing, and white spaceUse silence as a compositional toolBuild poems that resonate through precision and restraintYou'll also find guided exercises designed to help you develop your own poetic voice-step by step, from observation to finished poem.This is not an academic survey.It is a working manual for poets.Whether you are just beginning or looking to deepen your craft, The Living Line offers a new way of seeing-and a new way of writing.Begin anywhere. But begin. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798257598296
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