Document Type
Pre-Qin Times
Publication Date
5-30-2022
Abstract
This episode discusses the two opposing interpretations of the poem entitled, “Mulberry Along the Lane,” one of the best-known yuefu songs in classical Chinese literature. Traditionally this poem has been interpreted as a representation of social injustice, depicting the situation of an official harassing a peasant girl. The other perspective is the poem is simply a verbal flirtation between a man and a woman and a popular song about a clever lady who employs an engaging and inoffensive way to turn down her suitor.
Episode
Episode 18
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Su, J., & Cai, Z. (2022, May 30). Yuefu Poetry: Political satire or coquetry? An ambiguous song [18]. In How to read Chinese poetry podcast. Hong Kong: Lingnan University. Retrieved from https://commons.ln.edu.hk/poetry_podcast/18/