Wei life
Wei was born in Nanyang, Henan Province, during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. His family background is very superior. His father Wei is the prime minister, and his grandfather Wei Juyuan is also a famous writer. Wei was smart, studious and talented since childhood, and his poems were highly praised at that time.
He once served as an imperial adviser to Wei, left vacancy filling and assistant minister of Luantai. He performed well in politics and was regarded as one of the representatives of "the rule of Kaiyuan". However, he was demoted many times for opposing eunuch autocracy, and was finally put to death in Tang Xianzong.
Wei's poems
Wei's poems are characterized by freshness, elegance, boldness and freedom. His poems mainly focus on natural scenery, love and friendship, which shows his profound thoughts on life, nature and humanity.
Among them, his most famous work is Bodhisattva Man, which describes the delicacy and purity of women's hearts and shows Wei's unique view of love. This poem is regarded as one of the representative works of love poems in Tang Dynasty, which influenced the literary creation of later generations.
How to appreciate Wei's poems?
To appreciate Wei's poems, we need to understand the social background and cultural atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty was the peak of China's ancient culture, and literature and art reached unprecedented prosperity. Wei's poetry was one of the representatives of this period.
Secondly, we need to learn some basic literary knowledge, such as rhythm and meter. Wei's poetry works mostly adopt seven-character quatrains and five-character quatrains. Mastering these rhythms can better appreciate his poems.
Finally, we need to feel Wei's poems with our hearts. Most of his poems are based on natural scenery and worldly wisdom, which shows his deep thinking about human nature and life. Appreciating his poems needs to feel his feelings and thoughts with heart.