UNIQUE SYMBOLISMS ON NATURE IN AI QING’S POETRY: A SELECT ANALYSIS
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.2957Keywords:
Ai Qing, Modern Poetry, Nature, Symbolism, ResilienceAbstract [English]
Ai Qing is a celebrated Chinese poet in the history of modern Chinese literature, known for his distinctive way of using symbolism in poetry. His poems often intertwine nature and its elements with profound human emotions and social realities. His entire life is marked by political upheavals and personal tribulations that shaped his poetic narratives. Through the selected poems like “Tree,”“Bonsai,”“Fish Fossil,” and “Water Pond,” Ai Qing explored the themes of resilience, solidarity and the human condition under adversity. His poetry bridges the tangible with the intangible, reflecting deeper meaning that echoes universal struggle and endurance. This article deals with Ai Qing’s creative work on nature and symbolism, exemplifying his poetic legacy amidst the socio-political hardships.
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