Du Fu, whose name is beautiful, is called Shaoling Ye Lao, his ancestral home is Xiangyang (now Hubei), and he moved to Gongxian County (now southwest of Gongyi, Henan) since his great-grandfather. Du Fu and Li Bai are collectively called "Li Du", in order to distinguish them from the other two poets Li Shangyin and Du Mu, that is, "Little Li Du", Du Fu and Li Bai are also called "Big Li Du", and he is often called "Old Du". Du Fu was a great literary scholar of the Tang Dynasty, and Li Bai was known as the "poet immortal poet saint", most of his poems described social contradictions and people's suffering, and expressed profound humanitarian feelings.
Du Fu's childhood was spent in a scholarly family. His grandfather Du Xianyan was a famous poet in the early Tang Dynasty, and his father Du Xian also had literary accomplishments. In such a family atmosphere, Du Fu has been influenced by literature since he was a child. He was brilliant and had an excellent memory, and soon made a name for himself in poetry. However, Du Fu's youth was not smooth. Although he took the exam several times, he failed to pass the exam. During this period, he experienced the hardships and colds of life. But it is precisely these experiences that make his poems closer to reality and full of deep humanistic care.
With the outbreak of the Anshi Rebellion, Du Fu's life changed dramatically. During the war, he witnessed the displacement of people and the devastation of life, and these scenes of blood and fire deeply pierced his heart. As a result, his poetic style has undergone a great transformation, from the original fresh and bright to a somber and frustrated, full of profound reflections on the suffering of the people and the social reality.
In the war, Du Fu was once trapped in Chang'an, he witnessed the ruins and desolation of Chang'an City, and his heart was full of endless grief. He wrote the poem "Spring Hope", which depicts the difficult life of the people in Chang'an City after the war, and the poet himself is in a difficult situation. However, even in such a desperate situation, he still maintained a deep concern for his country and people, as well as a desire for peace.
Du Fu was displaced in the war, and after many hardships, he finally escaped from Chang'an. He wandered along the way, witnessing the great suffering of the people caused by the war. His heart was filled with endless sympathy and anger, and his poetry became more poignant and profound as a result. He wrote well-known poems such as "The Carriage of Soldiers", and used poetry to indict the cruelty and injustice of war, and expressed his deep yearning for peace.
In the days of wandering, Du Fu made many like-minded friends, and they wrote poetry and expressed emotions together. Among them, a friendship with Li Bai has become a story through the ages. The two met late, talked about poetry over wine, and left many poems that have been praised through the ages. Their friendship is not only reflected in the poetry and singing, but also in the deep fit and resonance of the soul.
Du Fu's later life was extremely miserable, he moved many times, his life was miserable, and he even relied on the relief of friends for a time. Under such circumstances, he still insisted on writing, and recorded what he saw, heard and felt in poetry. His poem "The Song of the Thatched House Broken by the Autumn Wind" was written against this background. The poem depicts the scene of his humble thatched hut being blown through in the autumn wind, so as to express his inner grief and helplessness. However, even in such a predicament, he still cares about the fate of the country and the people.
Du Fu's life was full of ups and downs and hardships, but his poems lit up the sky of history like bright stars. His poems are not only an expression of personal fate, but also a witness to the times and events. His poems are incisive, rich in content, and strong in storytelling, which have deeply touched the hearts of countless readers.
Du Fu's poetry has made him a poet and a legendary figure in the history of Chinese literature. His poetry has been passed down through the ages and has been widely praised and studied. The spirit of his poetry has also influenced countless poets and writers in later generations, and the exchanges and collisions between them have left a rich cultural heritage for our history.
Although Du Fu's life was full of hardships and hardships, his poetry was like a bright light, illuminating people's hearts. His poetry is not only a testimony to his personal destiny, but also the voice of an entire era. His poetry made him immortal and made him a giant in the history of Chinese literature.