Li Qingzhao, a famous Yi 'an layman, was a poetess in Song Dynasty and a representative of graceful and restrained school, and was known as "the first talented woman in the ages". Li Qingzhao's main achievement lies in literature. She is good at poetry, and even better at words. Li Qingzhao's ci is known as "Yi 'an Ci" and "Shuyu Ci", which is named after its number and collection. Yi 'an Collection and Shuyu Collection were recorded by Song people long ago.
The representatives of graceful and restrained school are Liu Yong, Zhang Xian, Yan Shu, Yan, Ouyang Xiu, Qin Guan, He Zhu, Zhou Bangyan, Li Qingzhao and Li Yu. Li Qingzhao's Shu Yu Ji, Li Zhiyi's Gu Xi Ci, Ouyang Xiu's Liu Yi Ci and Liu Yong's Music Ji are all very good works.
Characteristics of Graceful Ci School
Graceful and restrained school is a school of China's Song Ci. The word "graceful" appeared in the ancient book Guoyu Wuyu in the pre-Qin period. It is said that "graceful" means gentle and graceful; The original meaning of "about" is binding, and it is extended to fine, vague and subtle. So "graceful" and "disgusting" are opposites. Its content mainly describes the feelings of men and women, the feelings of parting, the sadness of spring and autumn, and the lingering scenery.
Its forms are mostly graceful, gentle, implicit, harmonious and harmonious. Graceful ci school is characterized by its emphasis on children's customs. The structure is profound and meticulous, paying attention to the harmony of melody, the language is round and fresh, and there is a gentle beauty. But the content is narrow.