《Tang poetry stories》E2
Episode 2
《Tang poetry stories》The second episode focuses on the famous poet Wang Bo in the early Tang Dynasty, especially his famous poem《The Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng》and the stories behind it.
The plot is set in the period of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty. Wang Bo was talented, but his career was bumpy due to his straightforward personality.This episode begins with a chance meeting after Wang Bo was demoted. He was invited to attend a banquet held by Yan Boyu, the governor of Hongzhou, at the Tengwang Pavilion.
Yan Boyu intended to let his son-in-law show off his talents in front of guests, so he prepared a preface in advance.Wang Bo's improvisation exceeded everyone's expectations. With a splash of ink, he created the "Preface to Prince Teng's Pavilion" that has been passed down through the ages. Among them, "The setting clouds and the solitary owl fly together, and the autumn water forms the same color as the sky", which has become a masterpiece handed down from generation to generation.
This episode uses Wang Bo's experience to show his unruly personality and outstanding literary talent. It also reflects the competition and appreciation among literati in the Tang Dynasty, as well as their emotions about their personal destiny.
In the plot, Wang Bo's talent is in sharp contrast with his tragic fate. Although he has reached a peak in literature, his personal life is full of twists and turns, which makes - Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng - not only a literary work, but also Wang Bo'sExpression of personal emotions and outlook on life.
《Tang poetry stories》Through animation, this historical scene is vividly reproduced, allowing the audience to feel the charm of Tang Dynasty culture and the profound significance of Wang Bo's poems.
