Enchanting Calligraphy III by Lillian Don (董楊麗蓉) is a luminous testament to the timeless beauty of Chinese calligraphy. Born into a distinguished family of literati in Taichung, Taiwan, and trained for over sixty years under the guidance of renowned master Wu Jianlun, Lillian has cultivated a unique artistic voice that blends tradition with modern insight.
With millions of followers across Facebook, Weibo, WeChat, and Twitter, Lillian has become a cultural bridge between East and West. Her calligraphy-graceful yet powerful, elegant yet spirited-carries the free-flowing vitality reminiscent of the great poet Li Bai. Each piece in this collection is accompanied by interpretation and exquisite English translations by Crystal Tai, a Stanford graduate, whose work adds depth and international resonance to the original texts.
In this third volume, Lillian presents masterpieces drawn from Tang and Song poetry, modern verse, and timeless aphorisms. Beyond art, her words and brushstrokes reflect a profound humanistic spirit, inspiring readers to appreciate not only the artistry of calligraphy but also the cultural wisdom embedded within.
This book is more than a collection of artworks-it is an invitation to experience the poetic soul of Chinese civilization and a celebration of cross-cultural understanding.
Lillian Don (董楊麗蓉) 出生於台灣台中一個文人墨客世家，父祖與母親皆精通書法，自幼耳濡目染，在書香氤氳中成長。她隨名師吳健倫習字揮毫，至今已逾六十年。長期旅居海外的她，以廣闊的人生視野與豐富的文化閱歷，將中華書法之美與當代人文精神完美交融。
自 2017 年起，Lillian 在臉書、微博、微信與推特上持續發表書法作品與散文。她將詩詞歌賦、人生格言、名人金句融入筆墨之間，以獨特的文風與飄逸的筆勢，贏得全球百萬粉絲的喜愛。她的書法，或清麗俊逸，或瀟灑豪放，頗有李白詩仙的風采，瀟灑中帶有豪氣，深具藝術感染力。
2023 年，她將多年心血結晶集結成書於美國加州矽谷亞洲藝術中心舉行新書發表會，並由 Barnes & Noble 與 Amazon 全球發行，其作品更獲美國國會圖書館收藏。2024 年，Lillian 受邀於 Fremont 圖書館舉辦展覽，並於九月推出以白居易《琵琶行》巨幅書法為核心的中國文化專題展示。同年，她於世界華人婦女工商協會發表演講，分享藝術與人生心得，展現其深厚的人文底蘊與文化使命。
本書 《Enchanting Calligraphy III》 為 Lillian 的第三本書法藝術集，主題涵蓋唐詩宋詞及近現代優美詩句與名人名言。每幅作品除釋文外，並附有精準優美的英文翻譯，譯者為斯坦福大學碩士盧琪綺 (Crystal Tai)，其精妙的翻譯為作品注入了國際性的詮釋力。
Lillian 不僅是一位卓越的書法家，更是活躍於社交媒體的文化使者與評論專欄作家。她以書法為橋樑，連結古今中外，將中華文化的詩意之美帶給全球不同族群的讀者。這部作品，不僅是書法藝術的饗宴，更是一場中西文化對話的盛會。
