A Comparison between English Poetry Culture and Chinese Poetry Culture from Historical Point of View

As the most important part of literature,poetry reflects outstanding characteristics of human culture. The paper wants to compare English poetry with Chinese poetry in respect of aesthetic ideas, spirits, religious belief and sense of value,analyzes the difference between English poetry culture and Chinese poetry culture from the historical point of view. It can help us to get a deeper understanding of poetry culture and to grasp the connotation of human culture.