4 of Tao Yuanming’s most famous poems

Tao Yuanming is a famous litterateur in Chinese history. His poems are widely circulated and are still praised by people today. His poems are full of fresh, open-minded and risqué feelings, and are known as classics in the history of Chinese literature. The following are four of Tao Yuanming's most famous poems.

"The Story of Peach Blossom Spring"

"Chrysanthemums in the east fence, pears in the south garden, children's food, left by the ancients. Joys come and go, sorrows come and go, worries come and go, green pines grow old, bamboos and cypresses rise. The sky The cold ground is freezing, the clouds are passing by, and those who are happy to travel find their way home."

This poem is a passage from Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring". It depicts a beautiful world, a world without worries and peace. A paradise of strife. In this world, there are beautiful gardens and orchards, childish laughter, and traditional delicacies left by the ancients. In this world, people are not troubled by sorrow or entangled by troubles. The green pines are old, but the bamboos and cypresses are still tall and straight. Even the cold weather and the passage of years cannot erase people's happiness and freedom. This poem shows Tao Yuanming's open-mindedness and optimism, and also makes people feel a wonderful way of life.

"Returning to the Garden and Living in the Fields"

"While picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, I can leisurely see the Nanshan Mountain. The mountain air is beautiful day and night, and the birds fly back and forth. There is a true meaning in this, but I have forgotten to say it even if I want to discern it. "

This poem is a section of Tao Yuanming's "Returning to the Garden and Living in the Fields". It depicts Tao Yuanming picking chrysanthemums and admiring the mountains in his countryside. Here, he is integrated with nature, feeling the freshness of the mountain air and the joy of flying birds. At this time, his heart was full of true meaning, but when he wanted to express this true meaning, he had forgotten the words. This poem expresses Tao Yuanming's love for nature and thinking about life, and also makes people feel a profound inner experience.

"Climbing High"

"The wind is strong, the apes high in the sky are screaming in mourning, and the white birds are flying back in the clear sand of Zhugistan. The endless falling trees are rustling, and the endless Yangtze River is rolling in. The sad autumn of thousands of miles is always a guest. , who has been sick for a hundred years and is alone on the stage. He hates the frost on his temples, and his wine glass is stained when he is tired. "

This poem is a section of Tao Yuanming's "Climbing High", which describes what Tao Yuanming sees and feels when he climbs high. Here, he saw apes whining high up, clear river water and birds flying on the white sand beach. He also saw endless fallen leaves and the rolling Yangtze River. In this autumn, he often wanders away, but he still climbs to high places alone, facing difficulties and pain. His hair has turned gray, but his heart remains firm. This poem expresses Tao Yuanming's thinking about life and awe of nature, and also makes people feel a perseverance spirit.

"Drinking"

"The house is in a human environment, and there is no noise of carriages and horses. How can I ask you? Your mind is far away and you are biased. Picking chrysanthemums under the east fence, leisurely seeing Nanshan. The mountain air is getting better day by day, and the birds are flying back and forth. There is a true meaning in this, and I have forgotten to explain it."

This poem is a section of Tao Yuanming's "Drinking", which depicts Tao Yuanming's self-expression. drinking scene in the hut. Here, he is far away from the hustle and bustle of cars and horses and lives in harmony with nature. He asked himself if he could do this, his heart filled with a longing to get away from it all. At this time, he returned to his farmland, picked chrysanthemums and admired the mountains, feeling the freshness of the mountain air and the joy of the birds. At this time, his heart was full of true meaning, but when he wanted to express this true meaning, he had forgotten the words. This poem expresses Tao Yuanming's pursuit of nature and freedom, and also makes people feel a free and carefree lifestyle.