Chen Ziang’s status in the history of literature in the Tang Dynasty is as follows:
1. Chen Ziang’s literary creations are fruitful, and his poetry works are profound in thought and artistry. His poems are full of profound thoughts and unique insights into life, society and politics, and have distinctive characteristics of the times and personal style. His works were not only highly praised at the time, but also had a profound impact on later literary creations.
2. Chen Ziang was also an important politician and thinker in the Tang Dynasty. He advocates political reform, opposes corruption, and emphasizes the rule of law and ethics. His mind is open and inclusive, and he has a deep understanding and respect for different cultures and ideas. His thoughts and ideas had an important impact on the politics and society at that time, and also provided important reference for the political and social development of later generations.
3. Chen Ziang’s position in the literary history of the Tang Dynasty cannot be ignored. His poetic works are not only highly accomplished in art, but also profoundly ideological and contemporary. His thoughts and ideas have distinctive characteristics of the times and far-reaching historical significance. His influence is not limited to literature and politics, but also involves philosophy, culture and all aspects of society.
Chen Ziang's representative works:
1. "Song of Dengyouzhou Terrace" is a poem that describes Chen Ziang's grief and anger at not being able to recognize his talent. The poet expressed his dissatisfaction and disappointment with reality by expressing his feelings towards the courtesy and virtuous corporal of the ancient Yan Kingdom.
2. "Thirty-eight Poems on Encounters" is one of Chen Ziang's representative works. These poems express the poet's political ideals and criticism of social reality. Among them, the poem "Feelings of Orchid Leaves in Spring" expresses the praise of gentlemen and the admiration for morality through metaphors of the beauty and fragrance of orchids.
3. "Spring Night Happy Rain" is a poem describing spring rain written by Chen Ziang during his tenure in Sichuan. Through the description of the spring rain, the poet expressed his joy in the spring rain and his concern for agricultural production.
4. "Enter the Imperial Examination" is a work celebrating Chen Ziang's passing in the imperial examination. By describing the joy of passing the exam and his expectations for his future, the poet expressed his ambition and confidence in the future.