Chen Ziang (about 659-700) was born in Shehong, Zizhou (now Sichuan). In the first year of Zong Rui civilization (684), he was a scholar. Being appreciated by the marquis of Wu, he was awarded' Taiwan Province Zhengzi'. He has written many political essays, and the authorities have taken them up. After being dismissed from office, he returned to his hometown, was framed by Duan Jian, a county magistrate, and died of anger. He was a famous poet in the early Tang Dynasty. He opposed the extravagant poetic style in the early Tang Dynasty and advocated restoring the style of Han and Wei Dynasties. Some of his poems, desolate and vigorous in style, are the first sound of early Tang poetry.
Is Chen Ziang in the early or late Tang Dynasty?
In the early Tang Dynasty (665,438+08-765,438+02), Yang Jiong, Lu and Luo, known as the "four outstanding figures" in the early Tang Dynasty, gradually completed the process of poetic rhythm and laid the foundation for the form of poetic rhythm in China. Make the Tang poetry present its own face.
Through their efforts, the theme of poetry has changed from the extravagance of the palace to the public life of society, and the style has also changed from exquisite and humble to bright and fresh. The most outstanding poet in the early Tang Dynasty was Chen Ziang, who advocated restoring the fine tradition of poetry reflecting real life. Chen Ziang's poetry is vigorous and simple, which opens the way for the development of Tang poetry.
From 7 12 to 762, it was called the prosperous Tang Dynasty, which was the most prosperous and successful period of poetry. Poetry in the prosperous Tang Dynasty has rich themes and different styles. Some praise nature, some yearn for frontier fortress, some praise heroism, and some sigh helplessly. Many poets created freely in a romantic atmosphere, creating a "prosperous Tang Dynasty" that shocked later generations.