The Development of the Poetry in the Tang Dynasty
2 min readPoetry in the Tang Dynasty (618-907)is an unparalleled system.Its dazzling value consists of an ideal combination of thoughts and art.In later study of literature, it is spoken of as being representative of the whole classical literature along with two other styles of poetry-Tang Shi,Song Ci,Yuan Qu (Poetry in the Tang Dynasty,Ci in the Song Dynasty,and Qu in the Yuan Dynasty).
When considering authors,we find that,poets exist in all walks of life,ranging from emperors,officials,monks,peasants,fishermen and even children.From the point of view of themes,it tells of politics,the military,history,landscapes,street scenes,love and so on.From angle of style,there are creations of varying depth and initiated through numerous and complicated genres.As for quantity, a total of over 50,000 poems have been collected and no one has any idea how many more have been lost.
Depending upon the period of its development poetry dating from the Tang Brir Dynasty,can be classified into four groups, nameiy early Tang Dynasty,Flourishing Tang,Mid-Tang and late Tang Dynasty.
In the eariy Tang Dynasty,most of the poets followed the style of their forebears and created a blend of the characteristics of the north and south.Eventually the field of literature was refreshed and became more Vigorous as a result of those who are known as The Four Talents-Wang Bo,Yang Jiong,Luo Binwang, and Lu Zhaolin.In spite of their lower social status,each of them was Gifted and had left us with their cheerful spirit.
