On the Influence of Taoist Thought on Wang Wei's Landscape Idyllic Poetry

論道家思想對王維山水田園詩的影響

羅秋霞 Luo Qiuxia 李鵬睿 Li Pengrui

延安大學文學與新聞傳播學院

College of Literature and Journalism and Communication, Yan'an University, China

Abstract: The Tang Dynasty was the heyday of Taoist thought, and Wang Wei who lived under the Tang regime, was bound to be influenced by Taoist thought Wang Wei’s poems, especially his landscape and idyllic poems, often reflect the Taoist idea of tranquility and naturalness. He observes the natural landscape through this perspective. His poetry presents a peaceful, free state of mind. It also shows his attitude of letting nature take its course and being content with life. This outlook is influenced by Taoist ideals of reclusion and a noble lifestyle.

 

Keywords: Wang Wei; Taoist thought; landscape of Idyllic Poetry