Ten of Du Fu's most famous poems cover a variety of themes, including reflections on current events, the ups and downs of life, natural scenes, and social realities. Here's a brief overview of the content of these poems:
Ascending": expresses his thoughts on the suffering and impermanence of life, and expresses his feelings by climbing the heights and overlooking the scene.
Song of the Thatched House Broken by the Autumn Wind": The poet still sticks to his ambition and self-confidence in the midst of poverty and hardship, reflecting his optimism and open-mindedness.
"Joyful Rain on a Spring Night": depicts the rain on a spring night bringing vitality to the earth, expressing the emotion of appreciating the beauty of nature.
Quatrain": concisely and solemnly shows the poet's deep thinking and perception of life and death, life and destiny.
"Gift to the Eight Guards": It expresses his nostalgia and blessings to his friends, showing Du Fu's cherishing of friendship.
Spring Hope: By depicting the rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty, it expresses the poet's anxiety and dissatisfaction with the social reality.
"Traveling in the Night": It describes the poet's lonely emotions and longing for his home and country during the journey.
Beauty": With the theme of depicting the appearance of a beautiful woman, it expresses Du Fu's pursuit of beauty and thoughts on love.
Mountain Walk": By describing the experience and scene of mountaineering, ** the ups and downs and tenacity of life, showing the awe and praise of nature.
Soldiers' Chariots: It reflects the social background of frequent wars at that time, reveals the tragic situation of the people suffering from the war, and expresses concern and anxiety about the rise and fall of the country.
These poems all show Du Fu's thoughts, emotions and writing style, and are considered to be one of his most representative works.