On the characteristics of Tao Yuanming's pastoral poems

The most prominent feature of Tao Yuanming's poems is the unity of simplicity and nature and profound and mellow beauty. His pastoral poems describe simple rural scenery and daily rural life, reflecting his desolate mood and interest after retirement. In terms of expression, these poems are mostly drawn in a simple and natural way, which is rare and gorgeous, but this does not mean dull. In the plain description of pastoral poetry, Tao Yuanming's love for life and nature is contained. Shows his beautiful personality and lofty ideals. At the same time, Tao Yuanming's pastoral poems are rich in artistic conception, and the selected scenery is distinctive, full of poet's feelings, reflecting the poet's personality characteristics. Tao Yuanming is also good at integrating profound philosophy into the images of poetry, making ordinary materials show extraordinary artistic conception, which is very harmonious and often fascinating.