Red Azalea : Chinese Poetry Since the Cultural Revolution

The Red Azalea provides the Western reader with some valuable insights into the tenacious survival of modern Chinese poetry. Change and upheaval have not stifled the Muse. 'I'm an adult. My optimism is an adult too, she says. 'Hello old friend inseparable as body and shadow...' We can be grateful for the timely appearance of this anthology. - Maxine Kumin