Poetry is pure literature. In the tradition of German literature, poetry is a very prosperous literary form, which can be compared with China, which is called "the country of poetry". Before learning Chinese as their mother tongue, our students often read poems and songs from childhood, so as to get close to the essence of Chinese. Then, in German learning, what is the value of using German poetry with elegant dictionary, concise syntax, unique form and rich images to improve students' language learning, especially their writing ability?
1 The Value of German Poetry
1. 1 Linguistic Value of German Poetry
The history of German literature is colorful, and many classic poems have emerged in various schools and periods. The main types of poetry are lyric poetry, narrative poetry and drama script [1]. Poetry has various forms, noble and elegant language, rich metaphors and symbols, vivid images and unique artistry. The content mainly involves Christian and religious literature, folk literature and personal experience [5]. Especially the excellent lyric poems, the passage of time has not made them lose their luster. Today, they still smell fresh and refreshing, without the musty smell from the pile of old paper more than 200 years ago.
Generally speaking, German poetry is simple and straightforward, paying little attention to complicated design and fascinating external plots, but paying attention to spirit and speculation.
1.2 The Cultural Value of German Poetry
In ancient Germany, poems were recorded by contemporary or later people, accompanied by decorative patterns and portraits, forming manuscripts. Some of them are well preserved, existing in first-class university libraries and private collections, and are valuable heritages in literary classics.
Goethe (2) once said, "I believe more and more that poetry is the common property of mankind." [2] As the most lively and friendly literary style, poetry permeates and influences each other with various literary and artistic forms, forming a regular phenomenon in the history of literature and art, and it is no exception.
1.3 Aesthetic Value of German Poetry
The aesthetic value of German poetry lies not only in the beauty of content and language, but also in the beauty of imagination, artistic conception and music.
Painters use colors and lines to express what they think and see, while poets use words and rhythms to paint colors. Poetry has a long history and a vast territory; There are tiny insects and birds, and there are majestic mountains and rivers; Color contrast, dotted line echo. The pictures and images described by language constitute the artistic conception.