The gist of fish fossils

The main purpose of "Fish Fossil" is to gain painful life feelings from fish fossils, which has strong practical significance. It tells the most common and basic philosophy of life through symbolic techniques, vivid images and simple and ordinary language.

Creative background:

Ai Qing was suppressed for no reason at 1957, and was forced to remain silent for 20 years, losing her creative rights. During 1978, Ai Qing returned to the poetic world. The vicissitudes of life for more than 20 years have enriched his life experience. When this life experience is sublimated into poetry, it will have great artistic appeal. "Fossil Fish" is a poem with historical and philosophical depth and shocking artistic power, which was created by Ai Qing through his life's emotional experience.