The original text and translation of Qu Yuan, the Mountain Ghost, are as follows:
1. Original text
1. If someone comes to the mountains, he will be taken away by Xili and his daughter. It's easy to smile at the same time, and I admire you for being so graceful and graceful. Riding on a red leopard, we followed Wenli, and Xinyi's chariot came to form a laurel flag. Being led by Shi Lanxi, Du Heng was taken away, and his thoughts were left behind by the fragrant and fragrant flowers. The rest of the place is dark and dark, and the sky is nowhere to be seen, and the road is dangerous and difficult, so I have to come later. The appearance is independent on the mountain, and the clouds are below. The sky is dim and the day is dark, and the east wind is carrying the rain of gods.
2. If you leave your spiritual practice behind and forget to return home, who will be more beautiful as you age? The three beautiful things are collected in the mountains, and the rocks are covered with vines and vines. I resent the young master and forget to return home. You miss me and have no time to spare. The people in the mountains are fragrant and beautiful, drinking from stone springs and shaded by pines and cypresses. You are thinking of me, but you are suspicious. Thunder fills the rain, and squid chirps and barks at night. The wind is rustling and the trees are rustling. I miss the young master but I am worried about leaving.
2. Translation
1. It seems that there is a person in the mountain col, wearing a slender waist with a slender waist. Smiling with affection and longing, you love me, you are beautiful and graceful. Driving a red leopard, followed by a colorful civet, Xinyi wooden carts, osmanthus flowers and colorful flags. Shilan, Du Heng and others are all adorned with ornaments. Fragrant flowers are broken off and given to the one you love. There is no daylight deep in the bamboo forest, and the road is difficult and dangerous. It is late to arrive alone.
2. Standing alone on the top of a high mountain, the clouds and mist are floating under your feet. The day is dim and dark like night, the east wind swirls ghosts and raindrops. Waiting for the goddess to return happily and forgetfully, who will keep me as beautiful as a flower as I grow older? Picking longevity-enhancing Zhicao in the mountains, the rocks are surrounded by Leilei kudzu vines. Complaining about the young master, you have forgotten your sweetheart. You are missing me, but you just don’t have time to spare.
The creative background of Mountain Ghost
1. One theory is that Qu Yuan was politically attacked and was exiled to the Yuan and Xiang River basins. After going through many hardships, he wrote immortal poems such as "Li Sao" and "Nine Songs" to express his concern for the country and the people. In this context, "Mountain Ghost" may be a work by Qu Yuan during his exile to express his inner anguish and dissatisfaction by offering sacrifices to mountain gods.
2. Another theory is that "Mountain Ghost" was created by Qu Yuan during folk sacrificial activities. At that time, the custom of offering sacrifices to mountain gods for blessings was prevalent among Chu people. Qu Yuan took advantage of this custom and composed this poem to express his respect and prayer for the mountain gods. "Mountain Ghost" has always been loved and paid attention to by people for its unique creative techniques and profound connotations.
3. They all believe that "Mountain Ghost" is a work created by Qu Yuan in a specific period and under a specific environment. This poem takes the mountain god as the protagonist and describes his desire for love and unswerving loyalty. It also expresses Qu Yuan's yearning for a better life and his struggle against misfortunes. The whole poem is sincere and touching. It not only has artistic value, but also has ideological depth.