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Assignment: Your Reflections on the Autumn Painting in 'Fishing in Autumn' by Nguyen Khuyen
Impressions of the Autumn Painting in 'Fishing in Autumn' by Nguyen Khuyen
Article Contents:
1. Impressions on the Autumn Painting in 'Fishing in Autumn,' Sample 1
2. Impressions on the Autumn Painting in 'Fishing in Autumn,' Sample 2
3. Impressions on the Autumn Painting in 'Fishing in Autumn,' Sample 3
1. Impressions on the Autumn Painting in 'Fishing in Autumn,' Sample 1:
Nguyen Khuyen, known as the poet of rural landscapes, gained fame for his trilogy of autumn poems, with 'Autumn Ode (Fishing in Autumn)' being the most prominent.
Task:
Autumn is a significant theme in world poetry. Speaking of this theme in Vietnamese poetry, many authors have created masterpieces, among them Nguyen Khuyen with his trio of autumn poems. Each poem in Nguyen Khuyen's autumn collection forms a remarkable autumnal tableau, and 'Fishing in Autumn' is acclaimed as a 'typical representation of Vietnamese rural autumn poetry' (Xuan Dieu).
The autumn scene in the poem is embraced from various perspectives: from near to far, from low to high, from narrow to wide... From these angles, the autumn landscape unfolds in vibrant and evocative ways. From the autumn pond to the autumn sky, and then to the village roads... all radiate the essence of autumn, the familiar autumnal scene of the North Delta countryside. This essence is evoked from scenes, landscapes that are remarkably simple: a small, clear pond, a tiny fishing boat, rippling blue waves, gently swaying yellow leaves, floating clouds, winding bamboo alleys... the blue of the sky blending with the blue of the water creates a green, gentle space, a touch of yellow from the fallen leaves on that green background makes the autumn scene, the autumn soul, even more lively.
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2. Impressions of the Autumn Painting in 'Fishing in Autumn,' Sample 2:
The autumn scenery in the poem 'Fishing in Autumn' by Nguyen Khuyen is perceived from various angles, different senses, from afar to near, from low to high, from narrow to wide.
Task:
Nature and changing landscapes are endless sources of inspiration for poets, especially during the seasons of the year. Autumn, in particular, is a major theme in global poetry and Vietnamese poetry alike. Among the distinguished authors with autumn-themed poems, Nguyen Khuyen stands out with a trilogy of autumn poems, and 'Fishing in Autumn' is considered a quintessential representation of Vietnamese autumn poetry.
The autumn scene in the poem is a beautiful portrayal perceived from various perspectives: from near to far, from low to high, from narrow to wide, and many other directions. This contributes to expanding and vividly portraying the beauty of the autumn landscape, making it more intimate. Every scene is imbued with autumn colors, from the autumn pond to the autumn sky, the village roads winding through, all carrying the essence of autumn that envelops the entire village in the North Delta region.
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3. Impressions of the Autumn Painting in 'Fishing in Autumn,' Sample 3:
The autumnal scene in 'Fishing in Autumn' paints a splendid picture, praised by Xuân Diệu as 'more typical than any other for the autumn of Vietnamese landscapes.'
Task:
As autumn sets in, the colors of the sky become melancholic and somber, with a chilly breeze and the gentle fall of yellow leaves, leaving trees bare and desolate. Autumn, perhaps, evokes the most nostalgia and serves as an endless source of inspiration for artists. Rewinding through history, we encounter magnificent autumns overflowing in the verses of many generations. Mentioning autumn inevitably brings to mind 'Fishing in Autumn' by Nguyen Khuyen - an autumn painting that Xuân Diệu once commented on as 'more typical than any other for the autumn of Vietnamese landscapes.'
The cold autumn pond, clear water
A tiny fishing boat drifts lazily
Blue waves follow the gentle breeze
Yellow leaves sway lightly before the wind
Layers of clouds float in the deep blue sky
Bamboo alleys twist with absent visitors
Leaning on the pillow, the fishing rod idle for a long time
No movement from the fish beneath the water lilies.
Upon encountering the poem, the first impression is the density of the rhyme 'eo' throughout the poem. Let's count: there are a total of seven instances of the rhyme 'eo.' Notably, in the Vietnamese language, the rhyme 'eo' often compresses and crystallizes space and objects within its smallest framework.
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Explore my insights on the autumn painting in 'Fishing in Autumn' by Nguyen Khuyen HERE
