Cheng Guojiang

Cheng Kok-kong, a famous lyricist from Hong Kong, gained recognition in the 1970s and 1980s alongside Lo Kwok-jim and James Wong. With over 2,000 song lyrics to his name, including numerous classics, Cheng's repertoire covers love songs, philosophical pieces, and pioneering contributions to children's songs. He is known as the ""Father of Hong Kong Children's Songs"" and the ""Inspirational Lyricist"" due to the positive content of his lyrics. This book explores six major themes in Cheng's works: first love, love, inspiration, children's songs, nature, and philosophy. Each theme focuses on thirty selected lyrics, providing in-depth analysis of their social background, content, implications, and rhetorical techniques. The author incorporates cultural theories and classical poetry, offering readers new perspectives through thought-provoking questions and answers. This book provides a deeper understanding of Cheng Kok-kong's lyrical world.