Li Shangyin was a famous poet in Tang Dynasty. Together with Du Mu, he is called "Little Du Li", which plays an important role in the history of literature. Singing epic poems is one of his creative characteristics. This kind of poems has won the love of later readers with its unique historical perspective, rich imagination and profound ideological connotation.
First, "Jinse"
This poem, with Jinse as the introduction, expresses the poet's meditation on history. The expression "Saint Zhuangzi daydreaming, bewitched by butterflies" in the poem implies impermanence of life; Wang's "The cuckoo cries in spring" expresses the poet's persistence in love. The whole poem is intertwined with history, philosophy and love, showing the characteristics of Li Shangyin's epic.
Second, "Untitled, Heavy and Deep Down Mochou Hall"
This poem, which is set in the palace of Chu, tells the history of the king of Chu's extravagance and the ruin of his country. Through the description of Chu Palace, the poet expressed his dissatisfaction with the times and his reflection on history. The "Cold Pavilion heroes shed no tears Mark" in the poem tells the vicissitudes of history and the helplessness of heroes.
Third, Sui Palace
This poem, with the theme of Sui Palace, describes the luxurious life of Yang Di. By comparing the ups and downs of the Sui Palace, the poet expressed the feeling that life is impermanent and things are different. In the poem, "If you meet him, there will be underground, and later Emperor Chen, why should you ask about' backyard flowers'" is a profound reflection on historical lessons.
Fourth, "Ma Wei"
This poem is based on the love tragedy between Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty and Yang Guifei, and expresses the poet's sympathy for history. The poem describes the scene of Ma Weiyi and the tragedy of Xuanzong and Guifei. Through the narration of this historical event, the poet expressed his feelings about the impermanence of life and fate.
V. "Stand by"
This poem takes Zhuge Liang's deeds of preparing for the exam as the theme, praising Zhuge Liang's talent and loyalty. Through the description of Zhuge Liang's deeds, the poet expressed his feelings about the rise and fall of the country and the success or failure of heroes.
Six, "Five Poems about Historical Sites"
This group of poems, with the theme of cherishing historical sites, shows the poet's meditation on history. The characters involved in the poem are Tao Yuanming, Chen Houzhu and Tang. By reviewing the deeds of these historical figures, the poet expressed his reflection on historical lessons.
Li Shangyin's epic won the praise of later generations for its unique artistic style and profound historical thought. His epics are rich in content and diverse in subject matter, paying attention to both historical figures and historical events. In Li Shangyin's poems about epic poems, the poets thought deeply about history with distinctive personality and unique perspective, which made these poems have high literary and historical value.