The three poems written by Bai Juyi in memory of Xiang Ling are as follows:
1. "Farewell to Fu Degu Yuancao"
1. This poem was written by Bai Juyi in the mid-Tang Dynasty The work praises the tenacity and indomitable quality of the vitality of plants and trees, and shows the author's reluctance to part with the passing years.
2. In the poem, "Only the moon is lonely upstairs, there is a flute, a sword, a tea ladle, and a quilt and pillow in the woman's room are warm", which reveals the longing for Xiang Ling.
2. "Rebirth of Fude Ancient Grass"
1. This poem is an echo of "Farewell to Fude Ancient Grass", expressing the author's tenacious rise and rebirth of the vitality of plants. admiration and respect.
2. In the poem, the refreshing spring breeze blows the ice and snow, imagining the image of Xiang Ling, and describing her beauty with words such as "jade face and flashy face".
3. "Send to Huang Tao"
1. This poem was written in an unknown year, probably after Bai Juyi learned of Huang Tao's death.
2. The poem expresses the author's sorrow and longing for Xiang Ling by expressing his sincerity.
4. Who is Xiang Ling?
Xiang Ling refers to Huang Tao, the wife of Wei Yingwu, a famous female poet in the Tang Dynasty. She was talented and beautiful, and she was also diligent in housework and housekeeping. She was highly praised by Wei Yingwu and the literary and art circles at that time. .
5. Expand knowledge
1. In addition to Bai Juyi, there were also poets such as Zhang Wei and Liu Yuxi in the Tang Dynasty who wrote many poems describing Xiang Ling. Among them, Zhang Wei's "Preface to the Collection of Xiangling Snow Flowers" is the highest praise for Xiangling's talent.
2. The love story between Wei Yingwu and Huang Tao is often depicted in later literary and artistic works. For example, in the famous "A Dream of Red Mansions" in the Qing Dynasty, there are also figures who say goodbye to Huang Tao.
3. Bai Juyi (February 28, 772 - September 8, 846), whose courtesy name was Letian, also known as Xiangshan Jushi, and Mr. Zuiyin, was born in Xinzheng, Henan Province. His ancestral home was Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. Bai Juyi was a great realist poet in the Tang Dynasty and one of the three major poets in the Tang Dynasty. Bai Juyi and Yuan Zhen jointly advocated the New Yuefu Movement, known as "Yuan Bai" in the world, and "Liu Bai" together with Liu Yuxi.
4. Bai Juyi's poetry has a wide range of themes, diverse forms, and simple and popular language. He is known as the "Poetry Demon" and the "Poetry King". He was promoted to Prince Shaofu, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and was granted the title of Marquis of Fengyi County. In 846 AD, Bai Juyi died in Luoyang and was buried in Longmen Xiangshan. There is "Bai's Changqing Collection" handed down from generation to generation, and his representative poems include "Song of Everlasting Sorrow", "Charcoal Seller", "Pipa Play" and so on.