The contradictions in Xu Zhimo’s life are specifically reflected in his poems

Mr. Zhu Ziqing once said: "Modern Chinese poets must first recommend Xu Zhimo and Guo Moruo." Guo Moruo's contribution to the "May Fourth" New Culture Movement, as well as his contributions to poetry, drama, history, archaeology, etc. It goes without saying that the achievements achieved have already been judged.

Xu Zhimo was not only a very prestigious poet in the Chinese poetry circle in the 1920s and 1930s, but also a controversial legend. He has a strong national consciousness and patriotic enthusiasm. He glares at the dark and decadent society and sympathizes with the suffering of the people, but cannot find a way out and does not know "in which direction the wind is blowing." He praised Lenin and believed that "his spirit can be said to permeate the universe and will not be extinguished for at least the past hundred years." But he also claimed that "I don't want his doctrine to spread. I'm afraid of him. ...Iron is not only his hands, but also his heart." He cheered the red flag raised in the Winter Palace and eulogized "That red is a great The symbol represents the greatest period in human history; it not only marks the bloody achievements of the Russian nation, but also sets an example of courageous attempts for mankind." ("Falling Leaves") Then he criticized the October Revolution and called for it. "Young people, don't praise the Russian Revolution easily. You must know that the Russian Revolution was the most painful and painful event in human history. Only the heroism of the Russians can endure it to this day." ("Lenin's Death Day? - Talking about Revolution" 》) Xu Zhimo’s ideological contradictions caused his poems to form a polyhedral crystal