A Song of Pure Happiness III
- Poetry of Li Bai (Li Po)
Lovely now together, his lady and his flowers
Lighten for ever the Emperor's eye,
As he listens to the sighing of the far spring wind
Where she leans on a railing in the Aloe Pavilion.
Folk-song-styled-verse
This poem depicts Emperor Xuanzong's profound affection for Lady Yang, showcasing the emperor's devotion to his beauty and their boundless joy. As one of the most renowned beauties of the Tang dynasty, Lady Yang enjoyed exceptional favor from the emperor. Through delicate descriptions, Li Bai conveys their special bond, particularly highlighting Xuanzong's tenderness towards Lady Yang. However, the poem seems to contain subtle irony, revealing the hidden concerns behind such favor.
名花倾国两相欢，长得君王带笑看。
解释春风无限恨，沉香亭北倚阑干。
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名花傾國兩相歡， 常得君王帶笑看。
解釋春風無限恨， 沈香亭北倚闌干。
- Why Chinese poems is so special?
- The most distinctive features of Chinese poetry are: concision- many poems are only four lines, and few are much longer than eight; ambiguity- number, tense and parts of speech are often undetermined, creating particularly rich interpretative possibilities; and structure- most poems follow quite strict formal patterns which have beauty in themselves as well as highlighting meaningful contrasts.
- How to read a Chinese poem?
- Like an English poem, but more so. Everything is there for a reason, so try to find that reason. Think about all the possible connotations, and be aware of the different possibilities of number and tense. Look for contrasts: within lines, between the lines of each couplet and between successive couplets. Above all, don't worry about what the poet meant- find your meaning.
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