Poetic Dialogue Beyond Imagery: A Comparative Study of Li Shangyin’s Untitled Poem and Yeats’ Sailing to Byzantium from the Perspective of Symbolism
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- 10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_185How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- Symbolism; Li Shangyin; Untitled Poem; W.B. Yeats; Sailing to Byzantium; Somparative poetry
- Abstract
This comparative study explores the poetic dialogue between Li Shangyin’s Untitled Poem and W.B. Yeats’ “Sailing to Byzantium” from the perspective of symbolism. The research delves into the inner logic and aesthetic value of their symbolic exchanges, examining the masterful use of symbolism by both poets in their respective cultural and historical contexts. The study identifies commonalities in their utilization of symbolism, such as the visualization of abstract concepts, the borrowing of classical elements, and the deployment of contrasting techniques, while highlighting differences in the construction of their symbolic systems, thematic tendencies, and choice of symbols, which reflect the unique artistic styles and cultural backgrounds of each poet. The comparative analysis uncovers the intricate interplay of symbolic themes and unique cultural expressions across different times, geographies, and literary traditions.
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TY - CONF AU - Mingzhi Geng PY - 2024 DA - 2024/09/02 TI - Poetic Dialogue Beyond Imagery: A Comparative Study of Li Shangyin’s Untitled Poem and Yeats’ Sailing to Byzantium from the Perspective of Symbolism BT - Proceedings of the 2024 10th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2024) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 1656 EP - 1662 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_185 DO - 10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_185 ID - Geng2024 ER -