The connotation of the image of spring in ancient poetry
The connotation of the image of spring in ancient poetry, also known as spring, is the first season of the year. The time range refers to the period from beginning of spring to long summer. Spring is a season that many people like, and there are many meanings of spring. The following is the connotation of the image of spring in ancient poetry. The connotation of the image of spring in ancient poetry 1
Spring is a common image in classical poetry, which is used to express the theme of farewell and lovesickness. This paper makes a prototype analysis of this image with Jung's prototype criticism, its earliest appearance in ancient literature, its creator's psychology at that time, its application in later works, and its changes in name and symbolic significance.
China's ancient literature is rich in primitive images, and the artistic features of classical poetry are based on images. As an ancient aesthetic concept, image is the most basic way for poets to express their feelings. China culture has a long history, and the images in classical poetry have accumulated rich cultural connotations and unique aesthetic taste. Poets often use images to express similar or interlinked feelings. Only when we have a clear and profound understanding of images can we have a comprehensive and in-depth understanding and grasp of the art of poetry and produce profound aesthetic feelings. In the art gallery of China's classical literature, classic images about time and space emerge one after another, and the content of archetypal meaning has been greatly expanded, becoming a realistic and widespread constituent element of literary works, which makes the concept of archetypal more important in critical practice.
According to Jung's archetypal criticism, we know that each archetype is "a symbol" and "an image". As an artistic symbol, the archetypes in classical literature are often linked to the rich historical experience and spiritual world of ancient nations. Prototypes are effectively visualized in literary works, arousing readers' voices. The original image, the prototype, benefits from the carrier of literary works, and constantly appears repeatedly in the form of primitive. Frye, another important figure in archetypal criticism, said: "(Archetype is) a symbol, usually an image, which appears repeatedly in literary works and can be regarded as the overall factor of people's literary experience." {1}
In the creation of China's classical literature, especially poetry, "spring" is such a prototype, which is often used in works expressing the theme of farewell and lovesickness, and becomes an image to express sadness and hate. Cahill once said: "The kingdom of art is a kingdom of pure forms", and "these forms are not abstract, but appeal to feelings" {2}, so the image of spring also constitutes a pure form of poetry, which embodies the rich historical content and cultural significance of our nation.
The image of spring first appeared in The Songs of Chu: "Wang Sun wanders around and never comes back, and spring is flourishing. I don't talk to myself at the end of the year, and I sing. " This work first appeared in Wang Yi's Songs of the South in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and many scholars later believed that it was written by Liu An, the king of Huainan, who missed Huainan Hill in the Western Han Dynasty. Because Liu An often went to Chang 'an to see the Han Emperor, but the situation in the DPRK was extremely sinister. As his guest, Huainan Hill was worried that Liu An would be killed, hoping that he would not stay in Chang 'an for a long time and return as soon as possible. The guests were looking forward to Liu An's departure and return. In the bright spring, he didn't come back, and he could only see the lush spring. The feeling of missing is very urgent. From "born in spring" to "singing in autumn", time goes by and feelings grow stronger. As Wang Guowei said in "Words on Earth": "Everything is my color when I look at things." Poets melt their feelings into objects, and the endless spring embodies infinite thoughts. Spring is not only the messenger of spring, but also the carrier of the poet's parting. And the beautiful spring scenery can always arouse the thoughts and feelings of remembering the old friends and looking forward to reunion, which can best express the endless feelings of parting.
The image of spring actually reflects the vast and far-reaching consciousness of time and space in ancient China. The universe is boundless and unchanging, and the image of spring is like the willow color that hurts another year in Baling, which repeatedly hits the hearts of literati. It was a psychological activity for many people in ancient times when transportation and communication were very backward, and spring became a prototype. This "typical recurring image" was used repeatedly by poets for a long time, which had a distinct symbolic significance. Once the prototype appears in literary works, it will make readers feel strongly infected like reliving the personal experience of their distant ancestors. Jung believes that prototype is the basic image handed down from generation to generation by race. The writer unconsciously embodies some prototypes in his works under the control of the collective unconscious; In the process of reading the works, the readers are touched by these prototypes and the collective unconsciousness accumulated in the deep heart. At this time, they will suddenly feel comfortable and get the shock of their hearts, as if the voices of all mankind are ringing in their hearts. The connotation of the image of spring in ancient poetry 2
Spring has different meanings for different objects, as follows:
1. For the bud of new life, spring symbolizes the beginning of new life.
2. For wild flowers, spring symbolizes vitality.
3. For forests, spring symbolizes recovery and hope.
4. For students, spring is a new starting point, a new beginning, a new plan and a new goal.
The spring in the northern hemisphere is March, April and May; Spring in the southern hemisphere is September, October and November.
in terms of solar terms, spring begins in beginning of spring (from February 2nd to 5th) and ends in long summer (from May 5th to 7th). In Europe and America, spring begins at the vernal equinox in China and ends at the summer solstice. In Ireland, February to April is designated as spring.
June, July and August in the northern hemisphere are summer, September, October and November are autumn, and December, January and February are winter, but the opposite is true in the southern hemisphere, that is, summer in the northern hemisphere is winter, and autumn in the northern hemisphere is spring. The connotation of the image of spring in ancient poetry 3
The symbolic meaning of spring
Spring symbolizes the beginning of everything, and it is full of vigor and vitality. If you savor it carefully, you will feel the fragrance of the earth, which will make you relaxed and happy! Spring symbolizes that everything is full of vitality and hope, and love seems to grow with green leaves and red flowers. It is fascinating to be beautiful, and happy is like a young seedling that has just grown up. Spring symbolizes a new beginning and represents new hope. You can feel the breath of spring in the morning; The wind, not as biting as winter, is cool and refreshing; The sun is also shining brilliantly. I like spring, which symbolizes the resurrection of all things, and everything has to start again. I also want to start a new year's struggle and life ... Spring symbolizes hope and expectation for the future
The main festival of spring
Qingming Tomb-Sweeping Day is one of the 24 solar terms in the lunar calendar. At the turn of mid-spring and late spring, that is, 18 days after the winter solstice, the solar terms return according to the sun. The traditional Tomb-Sweeping Day of Han nationality in China began in the Zhou Dynasty, with a history of more than 2,5 years. "Almanac": "On the fifteenth day after the vernal equinox, fighting refers to Ding, for the sake of Qingming, when everything is clean and clear, when it is covered, everything is clear and clear, so it is named." As soon as Qingming comes, the temperature rises, which is a good time for spring ploughing and planting, so there is a saying that "before and after Qingming, we should plant melons and beans". Tomb-Sweeping Day is a festival to worship ancestors, and the traditional activity is grave-sweeping. On May 2th, 26, it was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.