Chrysanthemum is one of the traditional famous flowers in China. Its history can be traced back to the Zhou Dynasty, and it is regarded as a hermit among flowers. Chrysanthemums usually bloom in autumn, when other flowers have withered. However, the chrysanthemums in Ling Xue, Ao Shuang are unique, showing tenacious and unique beauty.
This poem by Yuan Zhen is even more flowerless in bloom, praising the unique charm of chrysanthemum with concise language. This flower in the poem refers to the chrysanthemum, but it refers to the time when the chrysanthemum withers, suggesting that other flowers will not bloom after the chrysanthemum withers. Through the description of chrysanthemum withering, the poet expressed his admiration for the strong vitality and unique aesthetic feeling of chrysanthemum.
This poem can also be understood as the poet's short-lived thinking and cherish of life. Chrysanthemums bloom in autumn, and the short flowering period shows the shortness and preciousness of life, which makes people cherish time and life more. Through the description of chrysanthemums, the poet expressed his awe and cherish of life and his attitude of pursuing a better life.
In Yuan Zhen's poems, Bloom praised the unique beauty and strong vitality of chrysanthemums, and also expressed his thinking about life and his attitude of pursuing a better life. With its profound thoughts and beautiful language, this poem has become a classic in China's ancient poetry.
Brief introduction of yuan Zhen
Yuan Zhen (779-83 1 year, or from the 14th year of Dali in Tang Daizong to the 5th year of Daiwa in Wenzong) was born in Luoyang (now Luoyang, Henan) in the Tang Dynasty. His family has been an official in Luoyang, the eastern capital for generations, and his father Yuan Kuan has been a doctor in Bibi and has a long history in Shu. In such a family environment, Yuan Zhen received a good education and training from an early age.
Yuan Zhen was a writer and politician in the Tang Dynasty. In his early years, he advocated a new Yuefu with Bai Juyi, and the world often referred to him and Bai Juyi as Bai Yuan. His poetic style was deeply influenced by Du Fu, Bai Juyi and other great poets in the Tang Dynasty, focusing on reflecting social life and people's sufferings. He admired Du Fu's poems, and his poetics changed from Du Fu to Du Fu. He is beautiful and gorgeous in plain, with strong colors, twists and turns, vivid and touching details, which is more interesting than Xing.