Qu yuan's thought
Qu Yuan was a statesman and writer in Chu during the Warring States Period, and his thoughts were deeply influenced by Confucianism, Taoism and Mohist hundred schools of thought. He advocated "benevolent governance" and believed that kings should govern the country with kindness and let the people live and work in peace and contentment. He also put forward the idea of "harmony between man and nature", and believed that man should live in harmony with nature and conform to heaven.
In Lisao, Qu Yuan expressed his dissatisfaction with the political corruption in Chu and criticized the greed, cruelty and ruthlessness of the rulers at that time. Taking his own experience as an example, he told people to cherish life and freedom and not to be confused by power. He also expressed his love and admiration for China's traditional culture by quoting myths and legends.
Qu Yuan's Art
Qu Yuan's poetic style is unique, with strong personality and emotion, and his poetic works are most famous for Li Sao. Li Sao is a long narrative poem with more than 90 articles, which describes Qu Yuan's relegation experience and his criticism of Chu politics. It is not only a political poem, but also a philosophical poem, full of thoughts and feelings about life and the world.
Qu Yuan's poetic language is fresh and concise, with a sense of rhythm and music. He is good at using metaphors, symbols and other rhetorical devices to make poetry more expressive and appealing. His poems show a profound understanding of nature, history and life, and have broad cultural background and historical significance.