Synopsis
Du Fu's five-character regulated verse written during the An Lushan Rebellion, expressing grief over a fallen capital.
Original Text
国破山河在，城春草木深。
感时花溅泪，恨别鸟惊心。
烽火连三月，家书抵万金。
白头搔更短，浑欲不胜簪。
A nation shattered, mountains and rivers remain,
The city in spring, grass and trees grow deep.
Moved by the times, flowers draw tears,
Grieving at parting, birds startle the heart.
War fires have burned for three months straight,
A letter from home is worth ten thousand in gold.
White hair, scratched ever shorter,
Hardly enough now to hold a hairpin.
Overview
"Spring View" (Chun Wang) is a five-character regulated verse written by Du Fu in March 757, during the devastating An Lushan Rebellion. The rebel army had captured the capital Chang'an, and Du Fu was trapped in the city. Witnessing the ruins of the once-great capital, he wrote this masterpiece of grief and longing.
About the Author
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Du Fu (712-770) |
| Courtesy Name | Zimei |
| Dynasty | Tang Dynasty |
| Title | "Poet Sage" |
| Famous Works | "Spring View," "Climbing High," "My Thatched Roof Broken by the Autumn Wind" |
Du Fu was the greatest realist poet of the Tang Dynasty. His poetry, known as "poetry history," faithfully recorded the decline of the Tang Dynasty.
Famous Lines
| Line | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A nation shattered, mountains and rivers remain | The country is ruined but nature endures |
| A letter from home is worth ten thousand in gold | In wartime, communication from loved ones is priceless |
Historical Background
The An Lushan Rebellion (755-763) was the turning point that transformed the Tang Dynasty from its golden age into decline. Du Fu was captured by rebel forces and trapped in Chang'an. In this devastated capital, he wrote this deeply moving poem.
References
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Du_Fu
2.古诗文网: https://www.gushiwen.cn/ - Baidu Baike: https://baike.baidu.com/item/春望
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