2006•Journal of Jiangsu Teachers University of TechnologyRequires access
Soul of the Moon——On the Moon in Li Bai's Poetry
Gan Zheng-fang
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Abstract
The moon is a typical imagery and eternal topic in literature,and it is one of the most-used imageries in Chinese classic poetry.Li Bai wrote the most poems about the moon and his thinking of moon is influenced by Chinese Yin and Yang culture,The Book of Songs,fairytales and the previous poetry.Li used the moon to explore the mysteries of the universe and reflected his true emotions.The perfect harmony of the poet and the moon means their understanding,and the embodiment of Li's exploring the philosophy of history and time.