Yuan Zhen had trips to Shangwu Ancient Road three times in his life and left poems about it.His Shangwu-related poetry contains not only human geographic images,like Lantian and Lanqiaoyi,but also natural geographic images,like Qinling and Wangchuan.These poems present the poet's travel route and outline the geography of the ancient road.They show the poet's rich poetic activities,such as recording the scenery,reviewing Sihao,inscribing poems on the wall,and sending poems as reward to friends.His poems reflect his optimistic attitude towards life,his high political enthusiasm,his nostalgic concern for his friends,and his sadness in face of the passing of years and the changing of life.His experience and poetry are both rich in cultural connotations.
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