SThe Common Images and Cultural Implications in the Poems of SiKong Tu
Sikongtu was a famous poet and critic of the Late Tang Dynasty.Sikongtu's life suffered from repeated turmoil,but his poems seldom reflect the chaotic social conditions,and the content is mainly about scenery.Imagery,characterized primarily by its symbolism to achieve human aesthetic ideals,reflects the poet's thoughts and emotions about the world.According to statistics,Sikongtu most often used chrysanthemums,cranes,and pines in his poems,and favored the depiction of light and natural images in his poems.By examining Sikong Tu's view on imagery and his choice of images,one can discern the cultural psychology behind them,which is a blend of Confucianism,Buddhism,and Taoism.In fact,this cultural psychology of Sikongtu is typical of late Tang poets.