- 著者
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井波 律子
- 出版者
- 中國文學會
- 雑誌
- 中国文学報 (ISSN:05780934)
- 巻号頁・発行日
- no.30, pp.p1-44, 1979-04
Hsieh T'iao 謝朓 (464-499) is a well-known poet of the Ch'i dynasty 南齊朝. This study analyzes some of the expressional elements of his poetry in an attempt to understand the characteristics peculiar to his work. First considered is the quality of 'wind' in his poems. By no means does it overwhelm by its strength, rather Hsieh's wind possesses a delicacy, an aesthetic lightness. It brings about subtle and quite beautiful transformations in the common objects against which it brushes : trees, flowers, leaves, water. A purified atmosphere pervades the poetry, owing to the presence of this light, gentle breeze. Next, the qualities of 'light' are considered. Hsieh's light is marked by two qualities, first by its cold luminosity. 'Moonlight' most clearly conveys this quality. Secondly, the poems' light is characterized by its evanescence, its diffused quality. 'The fragile sunlight of early morning' and 'twilight's pale glow' best typify this second quality. The effect of 'light' gives rise to a tranquil poetic atmosphere, conducive to an unhurried, crystallized expression of the poets emotions. Other expressional elements are next examined. Generally this concerns a process of selection, wherein Hsieh T'iao leans toward weaker, softer elements. Thus we may see an aging beauty starting to fade, or a plant just now pushing forth, or tiny insects. The apprehension of such delicate forms unexpectedly becomes the focus of a poem. In turn, the confessional aspect of his poetry is considered, with a broad outline of the poet's life provided. Lastly, the reason for Hsieh T'iao's greater success in short pieces as against his longer poems is examined. In the short poems, his poetical feelings effect a unity, fusing with the beautiful natural settings he depicts. It is in the short poems that his excellent lyric poetry achieves its ultimate expression.