Mr. Cheng Qianfan was born into a family of literature and studied under the tutelage of esteemed scholars, forging a unique approach that seamlessly weaved together literary theory and philology. This book features 26 of Cheng’s most representative essays, organized into three parts: research methods, exploration of ancient poems, and new and old poems. Cheng’s erudite writings offer fresh perspectives on the spirit, structure, and captivating essence of Chinese poetry. It is a book to awaken appreciation of the timeless beauty and profound wisdom within Chinese poems.