introduce
In the history of modern literature in China, Dai Wangshu is a respected poet, essayist and translator. Most of his works are lyrical, emotional and poetic. Among them, Rain Lane is one of his representative works, which is regarded as "a classic in the history of modern poetry in China".
The background of rain lane
Rain Lane is a poem written by Dai Wangshu in Shanghai, written in/kloc-0 in the early 1940s. At that time, Shanghai was a bustling metropolis, but it was also an era full of contradictions and confusion. Dai Wangshu has experienced many ups and downs in life in this era, and his heart is full of loneliness and thoughts.
Poetry analysis
the first paragraph
"In the rain, the birdcage is a window, there are some oblique lights in the rain, and there are bells on the corner. I don't want to think about it. " This is the beginning of the rainy lane. Through the description of this poem, we can feel the silence and loneliness in the rainy night. The poet compares himself to a "birdcage in the rain", which means being trapped in a narrow space and unable to fly freely. And "a few rays of oblique light in the rain" is a weak light, symbolizing hope and desire. However, the bell on the street corner broke the silence and made the poet have to face the cruelty of reality.
The second paragraph
"The hustle and bustle of the city and the busy night have never appeared in my mind." In this passage, the poet once again emphasized his sense of loneliness and alienation. He didn't want to blend in with the hustle and bustle of the city, but chose to walk alone in the "rainy lane" on a rainy night.
The third paragraph
"Until, I heard the rain dripping on the bluestone, and the voice was crisp and clear. At that moment, I wish someone could pat me on the shoulder and say, "Don't be afraid, I'm here." This is the climax of Rain Lane and the key for the poet to express his thoughts and desires. The rain falls on the bluestone, which makes the poet feel an unspeakable emotion. He hopes that someone can accompany him and face loneliness and confusion with him.
Fourth paragraph
"So I walked on and walked into a world where there were some people I had loved." In this article, the poet recalled the people he once loved. These people are no longer with him, but his thoughts are always in his heart. This is also the end of Rain Lane. The poet moves on and finds his home in loneliness and yearning.