Liu Yong (about 984-about 1053), whose original name was Sanbian and whose courtesy name was Jingzhuang, was later renamed Liu Yong and whose courtesy name was Qiqing. Because he was ranked seventh, he was also called Liu Qi. He was a native of Chong'an, Fujian. , a famous poet in the Northern Song Dynasty and a representative of the Graceful School.
Liu Yong was born in a family of officials. He studied poetry when he was young and had ambitions to gain fame and serve the world. In the fifth year of Xianping (1002), Liu Yong left his hometown and lived in Hangzhou and Suzhou, indulging in the romantic life of listening to music, buying and laughing.
In the first year of Dazhong Xiangfu (1008), Liu Yong went to Beijing to take part in the imperial examination, but failed repeatedly, so he devoted himself to writing lyrics. In the first year of Jingyou (1034), Liu Yong passed the throne in his later years. He successively served as Muzhou regiment training official, Yuhang county magistrate, Xiaofeng salt-alkali, Sizhou magistrate and other positions. He became an official in Tuntian Yuanwailang, and his old name was Liu Tuntian.
Liu Yong was the first poet to comprehensively innovate Song poetry, and he was also the poet who created the most lyrics in the Song Dynasty. Liu Yong vigorously created slow poetry, transplanting the descriptive method of telling the story into the poetry, and at the same time made full use of slang and common sayings. With his unique artistic characteristics such as popular images, vivid narratives, and plain white descriptions, he greatly influenced the development of Song poetry. Had a profound impact.
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Liu Yongsheng grew up in a typical Confucian family and was deeply trained in Confucianism since he was a child. , to cultivate the ambition of becoming a successful Liu Yong. However, once he entered the "Qinlou Chu Pavilion" and came into contact with the "new voice of gambling", his romantic and bohemian character was revealed. Therefore, the brothel became his usual place. at.
After failing the imperial examination, Liu Yong indulged in fireworks and alleys. The prosperity of the city and the passion of the singers made Liu Yong seem to have found a truly free life.
In the Song Dynasty, kaikos made a living by performing songs and dances, and the quality of their performances was directly related to their living conditions. The performance effect depends on the acting skills and the words sung. The acting skills rely on individual diligent practice, while the words are filled in by the lyricist. In order to make their singing attract the audience, kaiko often take the initiative to beg lyrics from lyricists, hoping to constantly obtain new lyrics from lyricists, so that they can become the singers of new works,
so as to leave a brand new impression to the audience. Impression, but also hope to enhance the reputation through the poet's appreciation of himself in the lyrics. After Liu Yong lost the imperial examination, he frequently interacted with geishas. Musicians and geishas from the workshops wrote lyrics for them to sing in restaurants and karaoke houses, and they often received financial support from them. Therefore, Liu Yong could linger in the geisha without having any problems. Too many worries about food and clothing. ?
Gege is the singer and main target of Liu Yong’s poems. There are about 150 extant Liu Yong’s poems that involve the emotional aspect of kagi. Kabuki inspired Liu Yong’s creative enthusiasm and satisfied his desire. Emotional pursuit contributed to his creative style and established his literary status.
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