The original text of the two autumn poems:
Since ancient times, autumn has been a sad and lonely time, and I say that autumn is better than spring. A crane flies above the clouds in a clear sky, bringing poetry to the blue sky.
The mountains are clear and the water is clear from frost at night, and several trees are deep red and light yellow. Trying to go up to a high-rise building is so refreshing that it penetrates your bones. It's not like the spring scenery that makes people crazy. Translation and annotation of two autumn poems
Translation Since ancient times, poets and poets have lamented the depression, desolation and emptiness of autumn. But I say autumn is far better than spring. It's a crisp autumn day with clear skies. A crane soars into the sky and pushes away the clouds, which also inspires my poetry to fly into the clear sky.
It is autumn, the mountains are bright and the water is clear, and there is already frost at night; the leaves turn from green to yellow, but a few of them have red leaves, which are particularly conspicuous among the light yellow; climb up the tall building and look around Autumn is deep into the bones; it will not drive people crazy like spring scenery.
Notes 1 Sadness and loneliness: lamenting the depression and emptiness. Song Yu's "Nine Bian" contains sentences such as "It's sad, autumn is full of energy", "It's lonely, the water is clear but the water is clear". 2. Spring Chao: Chao in the early spring. Chao means morning. This refers to the beginning. 3 Qing: One is "horizontal". Push away the clouds: Push away the white clouds. Pai: Push away, meaning to break through. 4Poetic sentiment: the mood and interest in writing poetry. Bixiao: blue sky. 5 deep red: refers to red leaves. Light yellow: refers to dead leaves. 6 Entering the bone: still biting. 7: Call the dog. Here it means "to make". The creative background of the two autumn poems
This poem was written when the poet was demoted to Sima Langzhou. In 805 AD (the first year of Yongzhen), Shunzong ascended the throne and appointed Wang Shuwen to reform the government. Liu Yuxi also participated in this reform movement. However, the innovation encountered strong opposition from eunuchs, vassal towns, and bureaucratic forces, and ended in failure. Shunzong was forced to abdicate, Wang Shuwen was granted death, and Liu Yuxi was demoted. What is valuable is that the poet did not become depressed after suffering a serious blow. Liu Yuxi was thirty-four years old when he was demoted to Langzhou (Changde, Hunan). Just when he was feeling proud of the spring breeze, he was kicked out of the court. One can imagine his depression. But he has a strong desire for differences and wants to be different in everything he does, and refuses to follow what others say. "Two Autumn Poems" was written in this mood when he was demoted to Langzhou. Appreciation of Two Autumn Poems
First one
"Autumn has been a sad and lonely time since ancient times." The poet begins with a discussion, categorically denying the previous concept of mourning autumn and showing a An exciting and upward poetry. The first sentence clearly points out that since ancient times, people have lamented the loneliness and desolation of autumn every time it comes. "Since ancient times" and "every time" express the age of the traditional view of sad autumn and the stubbornness of the way of thinking. The next sentence uses "I speak" to express his feelings directly, with a clear attitude, which expresses the poet's self-confidence. Although this self-confidence is tainted with an unfortunate color, the poet's broad mind has extraordinary ability to dissolve this self-confidence. kind of misfortune. "Autumn is better than spring" uses contrasting techniques to enthusiastically praise autumn, saying that autumn is better than the spring when all things sprout and thrive. This is a strong denial of the sad autumn argument since ancient times.
The third sentence chooses typical things to vividly outline a magnificent picture. The poet captures the "a crane flying in the clouds" in autumn. The description of this unique landscape shows the open scene of crisp autumn air, clear sky and floating white clouds. The crane flying in the clouds also carries the poet's poetry and travels to the sky together. Although this crane is lonely, the momentum it displays is extraordinary. The profound meaning contained in the word "Pai" cannot be expressed in words. Perhaps the poet refers to himself as "crane", or perhaps the poet regards "crane" as the incarnation of unyieldingness. Here, there are philosophical implications and artistic charm, which are thought-provoking and chantable. This picture is a vivid footnote to "Autumn is better than Spring". The fourth sentence follows the previous sentence and directly expresses his feelings. Seeing this magnificent situation, the surging poetic sentiment in the author's heart burst out and soared into the sky like a white crane flying in the sky. Between the lines, the author's optimistic feelings and high-spirited fighting spirit for national security are ready to come out. If the previous sentence focuses on the "formal beauty" of autumn, then this sentence highlights the "charm" of autumn, making the idea that "autumn is better than spring" more clear and powerful.
"A crane flies above the clouds in a clear sky, bringing poetry to the sky." It shows not only the vitality and plain colors of autumn, but also a noble spirit and noble sentiment. There is nothing sad about this kind of poem. The poet follows his own "poetry" and imagination to fly across the blue sky. As a result, the cranes soar into the sky, the poetry is far-reaching, "real" and "virtual" are merged together, and what is obtained is an inspirational and emotional beauty. The whole poem is powerful and magnificent, integrating emotions, scenery and principles. It not only shows the vitality and plain colors of autumn, but also a kind of high spirit and broad mind. The song sung is extraordinary. Autumn songs leave behind a rare spiritual wealth.
Second
The two "Autumn Poems" have the same theme, but they write one side each, which can form an independent chapter and complement each other. The first praises the autumn atmosphere, and the second chants the autumn colors. Qi is used to inspire, and color is used to cultivate emotions. Therefore, praising the autumn air for its beauty and noble aspirations, and chanting the autumn colors for praising the innocence of sentiment. The scenery changes with people, and the color changes with emotion. Scenery is like makeup, revealing temperament and character. The spring scenery is pleasing to the eye with its beauty, and the autumn scenery is known for its character. The first two sentences of the second poem describe the autumn scenery. The poet just outlines its true colors and shows its characteristics. It is bright and pure, with red and yellow, and a little color, showing an elegant and leisurely charm, as calm as a gentle gentleman. The demeanor is respectable.
If you don't believe me, just look up from a high building and you will feel crystal clear to your bones, your thoughts will be clear, and your mood will be solemn and deep. It will not be as frivolous as the bustling and gorgeous spring scenery. The last sentence uses "the beauty of spring makes people crazy" in contrast to set out the purpose of the poem, highlighting the subtle use of personification throughout the poem, which is vivid and clever.
Summary
These are two impromptu poems expressing arguments. The poet expresses profound thoughts through distinctive artistic images, which have both philosophical implications and artistic charm, making people think and chant. Liu Yuxi's two "Autumn Poems" not only show the vitality and plain colors of autumn, but also the heroic spirit and noble sentiments of striving for ideals, gaining profound beauty and fun.
Poetry works: Two Autumn Poems Poetry Author: Liu Yuxi, Tang Dynasty Poetry Category: Autumn