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Women’s Poetry in the Tang Dynasty from the Perspective of Russian Sinology
敬如歌 ,  马萨利莫娃    作者信息&出版信息
International Sinology   ·   2024年12月3日   ·   2024年 第6期   ·   DOI:10.19326/j.cnki.2095-9257.2024.06.006
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1、 Introduction

Russian sinologists began translating Tang poetry in the late 19th century, and scholars such as Arik, Chu Ziqi, and Adelin promoted the dissemination of Tang poetry in the Russian speaking world. Tang Dynasty women's poetry, as a manifestation of the prosperity of Tang poetry and a symbol of medieval Chinese women's creation, gradually attracted the attention of Russian scholars. Ma Salimova compiled "Tang Dynasty Women's Poetry" based on "Complete Tang Poetry". This article will explore the research significance, creative scale, genre, and thematic characteristics of Tang Dynasty women's poetry, in order to promote academic exchanges at home and abroad.

2、 The Prosperous Scene of the Golden Age of Poetry: Tang Dynasty Women's Poetry

The Tang Dynasty was the golden age of Chinese poetry, and poetry creation extensively involved social life and state management. Russian sinologists have a strong interest in Tang Dynasty poetry, believing that literary activities during the Tang Dynasty were marked by the creation of poetry, and that the scale of poetry creation was grand. The Complete Tang Poetry Collection includes 50000 poems, demonstrating the prosperity of Tang poetry creation. Russian sinologists such as Sherebryakov and V. Petrov have conducted in-depth research on Tang Dynasty poetry. The comprehensive rise of female poetry creation in the Tang Dynasty saw the widespread participation of female poets as an independent group in poetry creation. Alike pointed out that there were nearly 2500 poets in the Tang Dynasty, with female poets accounting for one tenth, which is a rare literary phenomenon in world literature. The poetry of women in the Tang Dynasty is not only a unique phenomenon of the Tang Dynasty in China, but also a unique phenomenon in medieval Chinese and even world literature. However, in the past, Western scholars showed little interest in the study of ancient Chinese women's poetry, and the Russian academic community did not give sufficient attention to Tang Dynasty women's poetry, mainly focusing on the poetry creation of male poets. Russian sinologists mainly understand the content of Tang Dynasty women's poetry through translation, but there are few records of the life information of female poets in poetry collections, making research difficult. However, through poetry translation, personal information and life experiences of female poets can still be discovered, making female poetry a medium for showcasing the social status and living conditions of women in the Tang Dynasty. Studying Tang Dynasty women's poetry is of great significance for gaining a deeper understanding of ancient Chinese history and social life. It helps to understand the social and legal status of Tang Dynasty women, as well as their role in national governance and social processes. It also evaluates the impact of women's poetry on Tang Dynasty poetry creation and the subsequent development of Chinese literature.

3、 The enchanting power in the Complete Tang Poetry: The Female Poet and Her Creation

Russian sinologist Masarymova pointed out in her research that although female poetry accounts for a small proportion in the Complete Tang Poems, it is of great importance. She explored the characteristics of Tang Dynasty women's poetry from three aspects: creative scale, genre, and theme. The "Complete Tang Poetry" includes 830 poems by 225 female poets of the Tang Dynasty, accounting for 1.69% of the total, demonstrating the importance of female poetry in Tang poetry. The group of female poets in the Tang Dynasty was diverse, including royal concubines, courtiers' wives, noblewomen from prestigious families, court dancers and musicians, palace ladies, prostitutes, monks, nuns, and nuns, as well as anonymous female poets, reflecting the extensive participation and high social status of women in poetry creation during the Tang Dynasty.

4、 Representative female poets of the Complete Tang Poetry: Li Ye, Yu Xuanji, Xue Tao

In depth exploration of the poetry of three female poets, Li Ye, Yu Xuanji, and Xue Tao, in the "Complete Tang Poetry" reveals the rich connotations and unique charm of female poetry in the Tang Dynasty. Li Ye's "Ba Zhi" deeply reflects the status of women in the family and society of the Tang Dynasty through the metaphor of natural scenery, and demonstrates women's philosophical thinking on marriage relationships. Yu Xuanji's poem "Ode to the Willows by the River" is set against the backdrop of autumn scenery, conveying the sentiment of parting through the image of "willows". The poem is rich in emotions and full of artistic conception. Xue Tao's "After the Thief was Pacified, Go Up to the Prime Minister" directly expresses her views on political events in the Tang Dynasty, demonstrating the female poet's concern and participation in national affairs. These poems not only record the private lives of women in the Tang Dynasty, but also reflect grand historical events, showcasing the deep reflection of female poets on gender relations, living environment, and social environment. Tang Dynasty women's poetry is a beneficial supplement to the grand historical narrative of Tang poetry, and its delicate brushstrokes allow future generations to glimpse the historical details in the tide of the times. Female poets showcase their dual identities as women and philosophers in their poetry, and their voices are beautifully preserved in the "Complete Tang Poems", becoming an important way for women to express themselves in the inclusive atmosphere of Tang society.

5、 Conclusion

It emphasizes that the culture of the Tang Dynasty is international, and the rise of female poetry is the embodiment of its progressiveness. The prosperity of female poetry in the Tang Dynasty, such as the works of female poets like Yu Xuanji, Li Ye, and Xue Tao, enriched Tang poetry. The creation of women's poetry can be seen as an attempt to participate in social and political life. The rise of women's poetry in the Tang Dynasty forced society to recognize women's creative rights and tacitly allow them to participate in some public affairs. Before the Tang Dynasty, female poetry creation was rare, but since the Tang Dynasty, it has become an explicit literary phenomenon and the foundation for the development of Chinese female lyrical poetry. Although female poetry is constrained by historians and literary critics due to its creator identity, its research significance and value cannot be denied, providing rich materials for studying Tang Dynasty history and social culture. The Russian translation and research of Tang Dynasty women's poetry have development potential and practical significance.

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