The aim of this paper is to use a new vision in interpreting Du Fu＇s disease poem in order to build a more profound interpretation in the tradition of Chinese Lyricism. As the illness experiences are irreplaceable an...The aim of this paper is to use a new vision in interpreting Du Fu＇s disease poem in order to build a more profound interpretation in the tradition of Chinese Lyricism. As the illness experiences are irreplaceable and the disease poems expressing clear self-image of the poet, we attempt to explore the unique illness experiences to uncover the lyrical self＇ in Du Fu＇s poems. The perception of the world of the poets suffering from illness would be different from the past while they were healthy, and thus they were experiencing a new sense of ＂space＂ through replacing the ordinary sense of space. This paper is divided into three parts： the first part is to interpret the new sense of space that is exhibiting features of anxiety caused by the state of imprisoned and the lost of mobility in life that is experienced by Du Fu＇s while he was sick. The second part of this study attempts to switch the perspective of Du Fu＇s disease poems that constructed a new sense of space by the action of＂ascending＂ in order to inspect whether the patient was able to overcome his anxiety while standing on a higher plane. The third part of this paper is to study the posture of＂lying＂, examining Du Fu expression of space while suffering from illness and had to stay at a lower position, and his perception of the space while suffering from chronic illness.展开更多
Bashu culture has an important position in Chinese culture. Du Fu's poems on the theme of Bashu account for a considerable portion of his poems, due to his long-term stay in Bashu and the vital effects of Bashu cu...Bashu culture has an important position in Chinese culture. Du Fu's poems on the theme of Bashu account for a considerable portion of his poems, due to his long-term stay in Bashu and the vital effects of Bashu culture had on him. The unique Bashu culture enriched his creativity, and greatly expanded his poetic space. Du Fu's Bashu poems show the natural scenery, human geography, local customs and practices, and the cultural personality of the Bashu people. In addition, Du Fu combined organically his care for the fate of his nation and the people with Bashu culture, to realize more abundant and profound space of his poems.展开更多
The great Chinese poet Du Fu＇s poetry in the Dang Dynasty has important significance in the development of the world culture. Confucianism is the main theme of his poetry, which penetrates connotation of benevolence,...The great Chinese poet Du Fu＇s poetry in the Dang Dynasty has important significance in the development of the world culture. Confucianism is the main theme of his poetry, which penetrates connotation of benevolence, love of all life and self-cultivation. The famous poet Sun Dayu strived to highlight ideological content and the essence of Confucianism in Du Fu＇s poetry through translation. On the basis of deep understanding of the source text and careful choice of words, Sun Dayu mainly used literal translation, free translation and explanation in order to make the target readers know the spirit of Confucianism. His translation activities showed solicitude for national destiny and historical responsibility.展开更多
In the second year of the Shangyuan period(761),Du Fu wrote a quartet of poems on sick or withered trees.They are“The Sick Cypress,”“The Withered Palms,”“The Sick Orange Tree,”and“The Withered Nanmu Tree.”Diff...In the second year of the Shangyuan period(761),Du Fu wrote a quartet of poems on sick or withered trees.They are“The Sick Cypress,”“The Withered Palms,”“The Sick Orange Tree,”and“The Withered Nanmu Tree.”Different from his previous practice of using trees to embody personal aspirations,the poet employed sick or withered trees to allude social realities.These poems,rich with profound contemplation on individuals,society,and the Tang Dynasty,cover many important topics,such as the poet's bleak future,the decline of people's livelihoods,the immorality of rulers,and even the decline of the Tang Dynasty.These poems reveal his disappointment with the future of his country and his personal ambitions.This disenchantment reflects the pivotal shift in Du Fu's later thoughts,revealing the impetus behind his relinquishment of political aspirations in favor of poetic creation.In this regard,this quartet of poems is the most thought-provoking exploration,with an undeniable value among Du Fu's later works.展开更多
Feng Zhi 冯至 （1905-93） was not only one of the founders of German Studies in China, but he also was an important scholar of the Tang dynasty poet, Du Fu 杜甫 （712-70）. The present essay attempts to analyze Feng ...Feng Zhi 冯至 （1905-93） was not only one of the founders of German Studies in China, but he also was an important scholar of the Tang dynasty poet, Du Fu 杜甫 （712-70）. The present essay attempts to analyze Feng Zhi＇s ＂coming of age＂ by using Du Fu as a case study for the dialogue between the modem and Western-educated intellectuals on the one hand, and the twentieth-century political and nativist movements of China on the other. Feng＇s admiration for Du Fu prompted him to write a biography for this precursor poet, this ＂Sage in Poetry＂ （shisheng 诗圣）, which was not only a record of his life, but also a mirror that reflects Feng＇s own spiritual transformation from a student of Western romanticism, individualism, and existentialism, to, in his own words, a ＂mouthpiece of the people.＂展开更多
文摘The aim of this paper is to use a new vision in interpreting Du Fu＇s disease poem in order to build a more profound interpretation in the tradition of Chinese Lyricism. As the illness experiences are irreplaceable and the disease poems expressing clear self-image of the poet, we attempt to explore the unique illness experiences to uncover the lyrical self＇ in Du Fu＇s poems. The perception of the world of the poets suffering from illness would be different from the past while they were healthy, and thus they were experiencing a new sense of ＂space＂ through replacing the ordinary sense of space. This paper is divided into three parts： the first part is to interpret the new sense of space that is exhibiting features of anxiety caused by the state of imprisoned and the lost of mobility in life that is experienced by Du Fu＇s while he was sick. The second part of this study attempts to switch the perspective of Du Fu＇s disease poems that constructed a new sense of space by the action of＂ascending＂ in order to inspect whether the patient was able to overcome his anxiety while standing on a higher plane. The third part of this paper is to study the posture of＂lying＂, examining Du Fu expression of space while suffering from illness and had to stay at a lower position, and his perception of the space while suffering from chronic illness.
文摘Bashu culture has an important position in Chinese culture. Du Fu's poems on the theme of Bashu account for a considerable portion of his poems, due to his long-term stay in Bashu and the vital effects of Bashu culture had on him. The unique Bashu culture enriched his creativity, and greatly expanded his poetic space. Du Fu's Bashu poems show the natural scenery, human geography, local customs and practices, and the cultural personality of the Bashu people. In addition, Du Fu combined organically his care for the fate of his nation and the people with Bashu culture, to realize more abundant and profound space of his poems.
文摘The great Chinese poet Du Fu＇s poetry in the Dang Dynasty has important significance in the development of the world culture. Confucianism is the main theme of his poetry, which penetrates connotation of benevolence, love of all life and self-cultivation. The famous poet Sun Dayu strived to highlight ideological content and the essence of Confucianism in Du Fu＇s poetry through translation. On the basis of deep understanding of the source text and careful choice of words, Sun Dayu mainly used literal translation, free translation and explanation in order to make the target readers know the spirit of Confucianism. His translation activities showed solicitude for national destiny and historical responsibility.
文摘In the second year of the Shangyuan period(761),Du Fu wrote a quartet of poems on sick or withered trees.They are“The Sick Cypress,”“The Withered Palms,”“The Sick Orange Tree,”and“The Withered Nanmu Tree.”Different from his previous practice of using trees to embody personal aspirations,the poet employed sick or withered trees to allude social realities.These poems,rich with profound contemplation on individuals,society,and the Tang Dynasty,cover many important topics,such as the poet's bleak future,the decline of people's livelihoods,the immorality of rulers,and even the decline of the Tang Dynasty.These poems reveal his disappointment with the future of his country and his personal ambitions.This disenchantment reflects the pivotal shift in Du Fu's later thoughts,revealing the impetus behind his relinquishment of political aspirations in favor of poetic creation.In this regard,this quartet of poems is the most thought-provoking exploration,with an undeniable value among Du Fu's later works.
文摘Feng Zhi 冯至 （1905-93） was not only one of the founders of German Studies in China, but he also was an important scholar of the Tang dynasty poet, Du Fu 杜甫 （712-70）. The present essay attempts to analyze Feng Zhi＇s ＂coming of age＂ by using Du Fu as a case study for the dialogue between the modem and Western-educated intellectuals on the one hand, and the twentieth-century political and nativist movements of China on the other. Feng＇s admiration for Du Fu prompted him to write a biography for this precursor poet, this ＂Sage in Poetry＂ （shisheng 诗圣）, which was not only a record of his life, but also a mirror that reflects Feng＇s own spiritual transformation from a student of Western romanticism, individualism, and existentialism, to, in his own words, a ＂mouthpiece of the people.＂
