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As a mother, I hope to bring my children into the world of poetry in a more intuitive and fun way.
In principle, the map is drawn by myself based on my understanding of the background information, pictures and other information collected as a reference. Occasionally, I copy and draw as a reference.
Map ideas
Central image
Arrange the images corresponding to the four lines of poetry to lay out the overall picture to help memory.
Branches (first level, second level)
*Interpret clockwise, unfold one by one in the order of four poems
The first two words of the poem serve as a Level branches, the last two characters/three characters are disassembled
"The Year of Li Gui in the South of the Yangtze River"? Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty
King Qi/Zhaili/Pong Jian, Cui Jiu/Tangqian /Smell it several times.
It is the beautiful scenery of /Jiangnan/, and the falling flowers/season/will meet you again.
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House: means residence
Ears: means "smell"
Mountain view: means good scenery
Flowers: Corresponding verses
Original text of the poem
It is a common sight in Prince Qi’s house, and Cui Jiutang heard it several times.
It is the beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, and you will see it again when the flowers are falling.
About the author
Du Fu (712-770), with a beautiful character, called himself Shaolingye Lao. He was not ranked as a Jinshi, but he once served as a member of the Ministry of Education and Engineering. In his later life, he was called the Ministry of Industry and Engineering. He was the greatest realist poet in the Tang Dynasty. After the Song Dynasty, he was revered as the "Sage of Poetry" and was called "Li Du" together with Li Bai. His poems boldly exposed the social contradictions of the time, expressed deep sympathy for the poor people, and were profound in content. Many excellent works show the historical process of the Tang Dynasty from prosperity to decline, so they are called "history of poetry". In art, he is good at using various poetry forms, especially rhythmic poetry. His styles are diverse, but mainly melancholy. His language is refined and he has a high degree of expressive ability. There are more than 1,400 poems in existence, including "Collection of Du Gongbu".
The main idea of ??the poem
We often see each other in Prince Qi's palace, and hear your music many times in front of Cui Jiutang.
Now is the beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, and we meet Li Jun again in the season of falling flowers.
Detailed Notes
Jiangnan: This refers to the area between Jiang and Xiang, today’s Hunan Province. Li Guinian: A famous musician during the Kaiyuan and Tianbao years of the Tang Dynasty, he was good at singing. Because he was favored by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, he became very popular and often sang in aristocratic houses. After the "Anshi Rebellion", Li Guinian lived in the south of the Yangtze River and made a living as an entertainer.
King Qi: The younger brother of Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty. His real name was Li Longfan. Later, to avoid Li Longji's name, he changed it to Li Fan. Ordinary: often.
Cui Jiu: Cui Di, ranking ninth among the brothers, is the younger brother of Zhongshu Ling Cui Shi. During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, he served as the eunuch of the palace and was favored by Emperor Xuanzong. The surname Cui was a popular surname in the family at that time, which showed that Li Guinian was originally appreciated.
Flower season: late spring, usually refers to the third month of the lunar calendar. Falling flowers have many meanings, including the aging of people and the decay and chaos of society. Jun: Refers to Li Guinian.
Poetry background
"The Year of Li Gui in the South of the Yangtze River" is a work by Du Fu, a great poet of the Tang Dynasty. This poem reflects on the present and the past, and is full of emotions. The first two sentences recall the past contact with Li Guinian, expressing the poet's nostalgia for the heyday of the early Kaiyuan years; the last two sentences express his feelings about the decline of the country and the displacement of artists. The language of the whole poem is very simple, but the meaning is very profound. It contains very rich content of social life and expresses the sense of decay and chaos in the times and the desolation and drifting of life.