Central Concerns in Chinese Poems诗歌的寓意.ppt

Political Issues Political Issues Political Issues Political Issues a soul in agony love of ones country sadness of separation various social conditions complex destinies of the city states conflict his determination to fight for justice Political Issues warring states the longest ancient political lyric Political Issues 日月忽其不淹兮，春与秋其代序。 Without delay the sun and moon sped fast, In swift succession spring and autumn passed; 日月飞驰不停留啊，春天刚刚过去就迎来秋天。 Political Issues 惟草木之零落兮，恐美人之迟暮。 The fallen flowers lay scattered on the ground, The dusk might fall before my dream was found. 想那花草树木要凋零啊，唯恐美人也将有暮年到。 Political Issues 不抚壮而弃秽兮，何不改乎此度？ Had I not loved my prime and spurned the vile, Why should I not have changed my former style? 你为什么不趁壮年抛弃恶习，不改变原来的政治法度？ Political Issues 乘骐骥以驰骋兮，来吾道夫先路。 My chariot drawn by steeds of race divine ,I urged; to guide the king my sole design. 你若乘上骏马纵横驰骋，请让我在前面为你带路。 * patriotic poets This long lyrical poem describes the search and disillusionment of a soul in agony, expressing love of ones country and the sadness of separation. It touches upon various historical themes intermingled with legends and myths, and depicts, directly or indirectly, the social conditions of that time and the complex destinies of the city states of ancient China. The conflict between the individual and the ruling group is repeatedly described, while at the same time the poet affirms his determination to fight for justice. This long lyrical poem describes the search and disillusionment of a soul in agony, expressing love of ones country and the sadness of separation. It touches upon various historical themes intermingled with legends and myths, and depicts, directly or indirectly, the social conditions of that time and the complex destinies of the city states of ancient China. The conflict between the individual and the ruling group is repeatedly described, while at the same time the poet affirms his determination to fight for justice. Li Sao was wrote by Qu Yuan according