On the Writing Characteristics of Liu Zongyuan's Planting Poetry
Liu Zongyuan used plants as his writing object and created his unique planting poetry.With rich content and strong visual effects,these poems cover a wide range of content,including not only the origins of plants,plant morphology and habits,but also descriptions of the southern environment,climate,customs and traditions,as well as the extension of knowledge on cultivation techniques,traditional Chinese medicine therapy,etc.These poems deeply reflect on life,and under the influence of the vitality of plants.He thinks of himself and gives considerations to others consequently,forming a hymn of vitality.Liu inherited the style of Chu Sao Qu Yun and created a serene,cold,and pure poetic environment in planting poems.By personally cultivating plants and understanding the true meaning of life,he injects a bright and beautiful poetic feeling into his poetry,bringing a different aesthetic experience.
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