Growing number of Chinese farmer poets weaving life into verse
In her writing, the melons beneath the vines are "the stars in the cycle of sun and moon, the fruits of dawn and dusk." ...
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Tom Sexton, former state poet laureate, is remembered for his ‘unbelievable’ influence teaching Alaska writers
As an English and creative writing professor at UAA for nearly 25 years, Sexton spurred young writers to chase opportunity ...
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This Mid-Autumn Festival, learn all about the ancient Chinese tradition of writing riddles on lanterns - and solve some yourself
One of them has been around for centuries: writing riddles on the sides of lanterns ... According to Pak, the Chinese have been celebrating the yearly autumn harvest since the Shang dynasty ...
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In China, a factory worker-poet dreams of a better life — with papers
Many experts consider slow hukou reform a key obstacle to Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s ... Though her 20s, Wu used writing to vent her frustrations. Those early works of fiction often featured ...
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The difficulty and beauty of Hanzi, the traditional form of Chinese characters, and why it's worth preserving
However, among all of these writing systems, Chinese characters, Hanzi, hold a special place in my heart as being the most elegant and aesthetic. Despite the practical limitations of Chinese ...
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One of China's most celebrated poets is branching out into dance with a new show
One of China's most famous poets, who some call the country's Emily Dickenson, is breaking new boundaries by taking to the stage to dance.
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Study shows correct stroke order key to improving Chinese writing skills
A new study has confirmed that the ability to follow correct stroke order significantly enhances foreign learners' Chinese writing skills, including recognizing and remembering characters.