Cicada (Tang Dynasty) Yu Shinan's poem is as follows:
Original text:
Cicada (Tang Dynasty) Yu Shinan
The hanging 猌 drinks the clear dew, the sound flows Out of Shutong. The reason for speaking loudly and staying far away is not to borrow the autumn wind.
Translation:
The cicada lowered its tassel-like tentacles to suck the clear and sweet dew, and the sound came from the tall and sparse sycamore branches. The reason why the sound of cicadas spread far is because they live in high trees instead of relying on the autumn wind. The implication is that a person with noble character can become famous without external support. This is a poem about cicada, praising the noble character of cicada. But it is also a matter of purpose.
Notes:
Hangyu: The hanging part of the hat tassel knotted under the chin by the ancients, and the tentacles extending from the head of the cicada are somewhat similar in shape.
Qinglu: pure dew. The ancients thought that cicadas lived by drinking dew, but they actually sucked the sap of plants.
Liu Xiang: refers to the continuous chirping of cicadas.
Sparse: open and sparse.
Borrow: rely on.
Author introduction:
Yu Shinan (558-July 11, 638), courtesy name Boshi, Han nationality, Yuyao, Yuezhou (now Minghechang, Guanhaiwei Town, Cixi City, Zhejiang Province) )people. He was a calligrapher, writer, poet and politician from the Southern and Northern Dynasties to the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion. The son of the concubine Yu Li, the crown prince of the Chen Dynasty, and the younger brother of Yu Shiji, the minister of internal history of the Sui Dynasty.
Creative background and appreciation of works:
Creative background:
After Li Shimin succeeded Li Yuan, Yu Shinan served as a bachelor of Hongwen Hall and became an important minister, but he was never arrogant. Li Shimin praised him highly for his steadfastness and diligence, and was deeply appreciated, so he often invited him to participate in some ceremonies. One day, Li Shimin got up and invited the bachelors of Hongwen Museum to enjoy the scenery of the sea and pool, talk about poetry and painting. Li Shimin asked everyone if they had any new poetry works, and Yu Shinan recited the poem.
Appreciation of the work:
This is a poem that chants objects, and there is a lot of sustenance in the chanting of objects, which is rich in symbolism. Each sentence describes the shape, habits and sound of the cicada, while each sentence also hints at the poet's noble and noble conduct and aspirations. The objects and I explain each other. The deeper meaning of chanting things is to chant people. The key to the poem is to grasp some of the unique and specific characteristics of the cicada and find an artistic fit.
The poem "Cicada" contains the poet Yu Shinan's Taoism as a Master. As one of the twenty-four honorable ministers whose portraits were hung in Lingyan Pavilion during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, he was famous for his erudition, versatility, nobleness and integrity. He discussed with Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty the gains and losses of the emperors in the past dynasties. He was able to speak out and give good advice, and made unique contributions to the rule of Zhenguan. contribute.