Chinese poetry – Dēng Guàn Què Lóu 登鹳雀楼
Dēng Guàn Què Lóu
登鹳雀楼
Táng dài: Wáng Zhì Huàn
唐代：王之涣
Bái rì yī shān jǐn, huáng hé rù hǎi liú.
白日依山尽，黄河入海流。
Yù qióng qiān lǐ mù, gèng shàng yī céng lóu.
欲穷千里目，更上一层楼。
“Deng Guanque Lou” was written by Wang Zhihuan, a renowned poet of the Tang Dynasty. Wang Zhihuan was a talented and uninhibited poet who was known for his passionate and bold literary style. He often composed poems with themes of the frontier and border areas, reflecting his admiration for the grandeur and vastness of nature.
The poem “Deng Guanque Lou” was likely composed during Wang Zhihuan’s travels after he was falsely accused and dismissed from his official position at a young age. The poem expresses the poet’s aspirations and aspirations for a broader perspective and higher ambitions. It captures the scene of the poet standing on the Guanque Tower, overlooking the vast landscape of the Yellow River and the distant mountains, feeling inspired and motivated to pursue further knowledge and accomplishments.
The Guanque Tower mentioned in the poem is located on the eastern bank of the Yellow River in Yongji, Shanxi Province. It was a famous scenic spot in ancient times, known for its magnificent views. The poem has become a classic in Chinese literature, representing the positive and upward spirit of the Tang Dynasty.
