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This academic text, likely from a book titled "Chinese Poetry in Times of Mind, Mayhem and Money" by Maghiel van Crevel, offers a comprehensive analysis of contemporary avant-garde poetry in China from the 1980s to the present. The author explores how political, social, and economic shifts have influenced poetic expression, examining the works of various prominent poets such as Han Dong, Haizi, and Yu Jian. The discussion encompasses diverse topics including the definitions of poetry versus prose, the concept of "exile" in Chinese poetry, the role of the poet, and the "lower body" movement, illustrating the complex interplay between artistic innovation and societal changes.
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