Artistic Characteristics of Poems by Wen Tianxiang

The thesis makes a profound analysis of poems by Wen Tianxiang in three aspects of expressing techniques, poetic language and artistic styles. As for expressing techniques, the thesis mainly employs traditional ways of odes, figurative speeches and associations, as well as such rhetorical devices as allusions. The poetic language is plain, natural and original. In consideration of artistic styles, Wen′s poems are concise and simply elegant with a tone of depression, solemnity and sturdiness. The imposing characteristics of Wen′s poems, a rich legacy to carry on, have made a great contribution to the development of traditional poetic artistry of our country.