On the Cultural Connotations and Artistic Expressions of the Short Lyrics on Longevity by Fang Yue

The short lyrics on longevity originated in the Pre-Qin period but flourished during the Southern Song Dynasty,during which the content for this particular genre of poetry mainly centred around the theme of personal glory and prosperity without much space for the expression of genuine feelings.Fang Yue,the poet who was once much persecuted in his political career,incorporated in his various literary creations the woes and pathos of his personal sufferings and the pains and sorrows for the sundering of the motherland.His group of poems commemorating senior officers is a revelation of his unique artistic conception and creative talent.His group of poems commemorating kinsmen and friends flows with sparkling illumination of the reality of life with sincere blessings.His group of lyrics commemorating his own life and birth offers a record of his own life experiences with hidden disillusions and sighs over empty dreams and underachievement in his prime.It was the entangled pathos and poignance caused by the conflict between the yearning of pastoral seclusion and political pursuit that Fang Yue crystallized in his creative works with unique artistic qualities and aesthetic significance.