It's a long way to go, Xiu Yuan. The author of Xiu Yuan Xi is

"The road is long and its Xiu Yuan is Xi, and its Xiu Yuan is Xi" is written by Qu Yuan, from Li Sao.

I. Introduction to the author

Qu Yuan (about 340-278 BC) was born in Zigui, Danyang, the State of Chu (now Yichang, Hubei), and was a poet and politician of the State of Chu during the Warring States Period. Chu Wuwang Xiong Tong's son Qu Xian's descendants.

Qu Yuan was well educated, knowledgeable and ambitious when he was a teenager. In his early years, he was trusted by Chu Huaiwang as Zuotu, and was also a doctor of San Lv, in charge of internal affairs and foreign affairs. Advocate "American politics", advocate improving talents and abilities internally, improve statutes, and unite external forces to resist Qin. Slashed by nobles, he was exiled to Hanbei and Yuanxiang Valley. After the capital of Chu was breached by Qin Jun, it sank into the Miluo River and died for Chu.

Qu Yuan is a great patriotic poet in the history of China and the founder of romantic literature in China. His main works are Li Sao, Nine Songs, Nine Chapters and Tian Wen.

Second, a brief introduction to Li Sao

Lisao is the longest lyric poem in ancient China. This poem centers on the poet's life experience, experience and mental journey.

The first half repeatedly devoted the poet's concern for the fate of Chu and people's life, expressing his desire to reform politics and his will to stick to his ideals and never compromise with evil forces even in times of disaster.

The second half reflects the poet's thoughts and feelings of patriotism and love for the people through the statement of dreaming, pursuing ideals and dying after failure.

The whole poem uses the metaphor of beauty and vanilla, a lot of myths and legends and rich imagination, forming a gorgeous literary talent and magnificent structure, showing a positive romantic spirit, and creating a "Sao style" poetry form in the history of China literature, which has a far-reaching impact on later generations.

The road ahead is long and endless.

There is still a long way to go in pursuit of truth.