In the long history of ancient China, the Tang Dynasty is undoubtedly the most brilliant pearl. The cultural and artistic achievements of that era were unsurpassable peaks in the eyes of later generations. Among them, poetry has reached its peak, and many excellent poets and their works have emerged. These poems not only depict the social landscape of the time, but also show their rich emotional world and personal style.
Among these many outstanding poets, there is a man named Du Mu who is particularly eye-catching. With his unique personal charm and outstanding artistic talent, he became an important member of Tang poetry, and was praised by later generations as one of the "Four Great Talents of the Late Tang Dynasty". His poems are usually based on the themes of drinking and singing history, which are full of romanticism and a strong breath of life, showing an open-minded and unrestrained spiritual outlook.
Du Mu was born in a scholarly family and received a good education since childhood. He has a special love for words and is often immersed in books. However, despite the superior family conditions, he is not satisfied with the accumulation of knowledge obtained by his family status alone, but hopes to realize his self-worth through his own efforts.
Therefore, at a young age, he began to travel all over the world, visiting famous mountains and rivers and making friends all over the world. In the process, he enjoyed the scenery of various places, gained an in-depth understanding of society, and accumulated a wealth of creative materials. At the same time, he also came into contact with various people and things, broadened his horizons, and gained a deeper understanding of life.
Du Mu's poems occupy an important place in his life. Whenever he was in a mood or had an insight, he would pick up the pen and pour out his emotions. Whether it is the longing for his hometown or the emotional words of life, he has recorded them in beautiful verses.
For example, the poem "Autumn Evening" describes the scene of the author sitting alone in the garden on a quiet night to admire the moon: "The silver candle autumn light is cold on the painting screen, and the light Luo small fan flutters fireflies. The night is as cool as water, lying down to see the morning glory Vega. In this poem, Du Mu creates a quiet and mysterious atmosphere through the depiction of natural scenery and the expression of his own heart, which makes people feel the charm of nature and the impermanence of life.
For another example, the poem "Red Cliff Nostalgia" is Du Mu's thinking and nostalgia for history. "The halberd is sunk in the sand and the iron is not sold, and the grinding and washing recognize the previous dynasty. Dongfeng does not have a relationship with Zhou Lang, and Tongque Chun locks Er Qiao. These four lines of poetry are not only a tribute to the heroes in history, but also a regret and reflection on himself, showing his patriotism and philosophy of life.
Overall, Du Mu is a passionate and innovative poet. His poems are both deeply rooted in tradition and have a personal artistic character, which is admirable. By reading his poems, we can understand the unique style of the literati of the Tang Dynasty, and we can also experience their colorful life journey. Today, we can still find those sparks of thought that have gone through the baptism of time but are still fresh in Du Mu's works, draw strength from them, and continue to move forward.