Du Fu's two poems "August 15th in jathyapple" describe a person's mood of looking up at the full moon on the night of August 15th. By depicting the moon flying around like a mirror, this poem shows the author's thoughts and feelings about his inner sense of belonging, his thoughts about broadsword and his feelings of being far away from home during his journey. Frost and snow on the water and bird feathers in the forest have also become a foil, adding poetry.
Looking at the white rabbit at this time, I want to count the autumnal equinox, which expresses the author's desire to observe the white rabbit on the moon carefully. The whole poem mainly describes the scenery, which shows Du Fu's unique thoughts and feelings.
Seeing the white rabbit in the poem is also a classic sentence. Looking at the white rabbit here refers to the jade rabbit in the Goddess Chang'e flying to the moon's legend, while thinking about counting autumn hairs directly describes the author's focused and dignified eyes. The whole poem reveals the author's longing and anxiety for the world on this lonely night and his determination to find spiritual sustenance.
Du Fu's Two Poems on August 15th in jathyapple expresses his deep loneliness and homesickness by describing the images of the moon and hometown. This poem shows the fresh and natural features of Tang poetry, and it has also become a classic in China's classical poetry.
Matters needing attention in appreciating and learning Du Fu's works
1. Historical background: Understanding the social, political and cultural background of the Tang Dynasty is very important for understanding Du Fu's poems. The Tang Dynasty was a glorious era in the history of China, but it also experienced war and turmoil. In Du Fu's poems, social difficulties and people's sufferings are often reflected, so understanding these backgrounds can better understand his feelings and expressions.
2. Natural images: Du Fu often uses natural images such as mountains and rivers, flowers and trees to express his thoughts and feelings. Paying attention to the natural description and symbolic meaning in poetry can better capture Du Fu's feelings and intentions.
3. Social concern: Du Fu is concerned about social injustice and hardship. In his poems, he often expresses sympathy for people's sufferings and criticizes social reality. Paying attention to his concern about poverty, war and people's livelihood can better understand his humanistic care and social consciousness.