I. Background information
Song of Eternal Sorrow was written by Bai Juyi, a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty, and is known as the "eternal farewell". The whole poem ***247 sentences, divided into seven methods, focuses on the love between Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Yang Guifei, and depicts the glory of the prosperous Tang Dynasty and the tragic fate of Yang Guifei. The first two sentences of this poem, "The emperor of China longed for the beauty that might shake an empire, and he sat on the throne for many years, looking for it, but never found it", which was widely sung and quoted and became an important part of China culture.
Second, worldly desires and eternal farewell
Song of Eternal Sorrow is the first of seven laws throughout the ages. Refers to quatrains composed of seven laws, each of which has four even sentences. In the Tang Dynasty, the Seven Rhymes has become a popular form of poetry, which has been widely used in various literary works. Eternal swan song refers to a poem with great historical significance and literary value, which can continuously influence future generations and occupy a place in the history of literature.
Third, the' Song of Eternal Sorrow' role
Song of Eternal Sorrow not only occupies an important position in literature, but also has a far-reaching influence on history, society and thought. First of all, it expresses the author's understanding and thinking about love through Yang Guifei's tragic fate, and reveals the social outlook and human weakness at that time; Secondly, it takes the culture of Han and Tang Dynasties as the background, reflecting the cultural and artistic achievements and prosperity of the prosperous Tang Dynasty.
Finally, it created the seven laws of the times and provided a model and inspiration for later literary creation.
Fourthly, the influence of Song of Eternal Sorrow.
Ever since its publication, Song of Eternal Sorrow has been one of the most famous and important works in the cultural field of China. It has been widely read, copied and adapted, and has aroused the research and creative interest of many writers, musicians and artists at home and abroad. At the same time, it also plays a positive role in the promotion and inheritance of China culture.
To sum up, Song of Eternal Sorrow is the first of the seven laws throughout the ages, which embodies the characteristics, historical significance, cultural value and artistic level of Tang literature. With the passage of time, Song of Eternal Sorrow will continue to play its important role as an eternal swan song, affecting people's emotional and cultural identity.