From Qu Yuan's Lisao in the Warring States Period, excerpts from the original text:
High risk is at stake, and Pei is far away. Fang Heze is a half-breed, but Zhao's quality is not lost.
If you suddenly swim back, you will see four shortcomings. Pei is colorful, not a badge.
People's livelihood has its own joy, and I am used to it. Although my body has not changed, I can't punish my heart.
Translation:
Hold my hat high and make my clothes long. Although fragrance is mixed with clean dirt, only pure quality will not rot.
I suddenly turned around and looked into the distance. I would visit distant places around me. Wearing colorful decorations gives off a strong fragrance.
Everyone has his own hobbies. I am used to dressing up. Even if I don't change, can I be alert and hesitant?
Extended data
Creative background:
Li Sao is a political lyric poem written by Qu Yuan according to the political reality of Chu State and his own grievances.
Qu Yuan's "sadness" and resentment are closely related to the political reality of Chu State. Because the twists and turns describe the poet's life experience, thoughts and circumstances, some people regard it as an image record of Qu Yuan's life course and call it the poet's autobiography.
Main idea of the article:
This poem centers on the poet's life experience, experience and mental journey.
The first half repeatedly confided the poet's concern about the fate of Chu and people's life, expressing his desire to reform politics and his will to stick to his ideals and never compromise with evil forces even in times of disaster. The second half reflects the poet's thoughts and feelings of patriotism and love for the people after wandering in heaven, pursuing the realization of ideals and dying after failure.
The whole poem uses the metaphor of beauty and vanilla, a lot of myths and legends and rich imagination, forming a gorgeous literary talent and magnificent structure, showing a positive romantic spirit, and creating a "Sao style" poetry form in the history of China literature, which has a far-reaching impact on later generations.
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