Synopsis
Wang Wei's five-character regulated verse depicting the serene beauty of a mountain forest after autumn rain.
Original Text
空山新雨后，天气晚来秋。
明月松间照，清泉石上流。
竹喧归浣女，莲动下渔舟。
随意春芳歇，王孙自可留。
After fresh rain on the empty mountain,
The evening air brings autumn's chill.
The bright moon shines through the pines,
A clear spring flows over stones.
Bamboo rustles — washergirls return,
Lotus leaves stir — fishing boats pass down.
Let spring's fragrance fade as it will,
I, the wanderer, am content to stay.
Overview
"Mountain Dwelling on an Autumn Evening" is a five-character regulated verse by Wang Wei, written during his retirement at his Wangchuan estate in the Zhongnan Mountains. This poem captures the tranquil beauty of a mountain forest after an autumn rain shower.
About the Author
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Wang Wei (c. 701-761) |
| Courtesy Name | Mojie |
| Dynasty | Tang Dynasty |
| Title | "Poet Buddha" |
| Famous Works | "Mountain Dwelling on an Autumn Evening," "Mission to the Frontier" |
Wang Wei was the leading poet of the landscape and pastoral school of Tang poetry. Su Shi praised him: "In his poetry there is painting, in his painting there is poetry."
Famous Lines
| Line | Meaning |
|---|---|
| The bright moon shines through the pines | Moonlight filters through pine trees |
| A clear spring flows over stones | Crystal water flows over rocks |
References
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Wei
2.古诗文网: https://www.gushiwen.cn/ - Baidu Baike: https://baike.baidu.com/item/山居秋暝
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