Overview of Eight-Scenery Poems in Nanyang and Research on the Aesthetic Implication
The eight-scenery poems are an important part of the eight-scenery culture.The eight-scenery po-ems in Nanyang appeared as early as the Zhengda years(1224-1232)of the Jin Dynasty,and the quantity in the existing local chronicles of the past dynasties is considerable.These poems written in different historical periods span three dynasties,and the aesthetic implication proves abundant.The aesthetic implication presents not only the commonness of classical poetry but also distinct characteristics of Nanyang.The eight-scenery poems in Nanyang in-herit the writing tradition of landscape poetry,for poets manifested their affection to the beauty of nature.In addi-tion,the poets integrated the history and culture of Nanyang into the eight-scenery poems,which makes the poems present the historical vicissitudes and massiness,thus showing a unique charm.
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