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唐詩不僅是詩歌史上一座巍峨的高峰，亦是人類文明的珍貴獻禮。本課程的目的並非對詩人、詩歌作一般性的概論，而是以專題的方式抽繹由初唐到晚唐詩歌的許多面向，除了釐清傳統文學史中對部分詩作的誤讀與偏見，更引領大家用不同的角度看待諸位著名詩人，如：陳子昂、王維、李白、杜甫、白居易、李商隱等。

初唐的陳子昂除了大家耳熟能詳的〈登幽州臺歌〉外，文學史上總將陳子昂形塑為復古派的健將，其師法漢魏古調的精神，六朝靡麗遺風彷彿在陳子昂的主張下開始動搖。然而，陳子昂真的完全反對六朝，以復古為目標嗎？在現存的文獻當中，是否有其他的依據？

至於一向被目為「自然派詩人」的盛唐詩人王維，其實詩歌成就寬廣深厚得多，歷來吟誦不已的名篇屈指難數，其中，〈雜詩〉三首之二作為漂泊他鄉之作，「來日綺窗前，寒梅著花未」是否有其他深意？王維遇到久別的鄉親時，問的為什麼是「寒梅著花未」呢？另外，飄逸不羈的詩人李白，在宮中留下的名篇〈清平調詞三首〉，究竟「可憐飛燕倚新妝」一語有何深意？是否真有諷刺楊貴妃的意思？這組詩的主旨究竟何在？再者，婚戀是每一個人生命中的內容，但隨著時代與個性的不同，詩人對妻子的描繪也大異其趣，「詩聖」杜甫除了憂國憂民、沉鬱頓挫的一面，在較不為人所知的〈月夜〉詩中，杜甫又是怎麼看待他的妻子？

還有，中唐詩人白居易的〈琵琶行〉是歷來傳誦不已的名篇，但「琵琶女」的造型仍有值得深入研究之處，且白居易在〈琵琶行〉中如何傾注他的「投射心理」？最後，晚唐詩人李商隱，其〈錦瑟〉風靡無數讀者，此詩亦為詩人晚年對一生的回顧，隱含了理解其性格特質的鑰匙，而末聯「此情可待成追憶，只是當時已惘然」的傳統解讀多有謬誤，其真正涵義為何？當將在唐詩的課程中一一釐清。

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第一講：陳子昂——「陽違陰奉」的復古派

對於初唐時期最重要的詩人陳子昂，一般都只強調他的復古理論與貢獻，並認為他是掃除六朝浮華詩風的大功臣，將唐詩注入風骨興寄、導向抒情言志的方向。本週課程將重新檢討這個文學史的常識，他究竟是對六朝完全揚棄，還是有更深層的認知？其次，李白身為復古思想的繼承人，如何延續復古思想，又如何在中唐的「李杜優劣論」中成為被批評的對象，而杜甫、韓愈又如何提出平議，都和「復古」這個主張有關，本週課程將重新解析它的相關論題及意涵。

第二講：王維——「寒梅著花未」的提問心理

王維是盛唐時期長安的明星，以全方位的藝術天才獨領風騷。少年階段便已作出流傳千古的詩篇，但其深刻卻超越一般常情常理，並未獲得正確、深入的了解。例如傳誦不已的名篇——〈雜詩〉，結尾為何問的是「寒梅著花未」？和辛棄疾〈醜奴兒〉（少年不識愁滋味）有何共通的理路？又對現代人揭示怎樣的道理？本週課程將以〈雜詩〉的心理意涵連結相關論題，以期對作者心理、人性有更深層的了解。

第三講：李白——〈清平調三首〉的奇蹟

李白以詩仙的飄逸狂放之姿，成為最具青春氣息的唐代詩人，也擁有親身進入皇宮的罕見際遇，其〈清平調詞三首〉是一組優美動人的愛情頌歌，書寫唐玄宗與楊貴妃的真摯戀情。然而因為後來發生了安史之亂的政治功過問題，隨著唐玄宗與楊貴妃的汙名化，這組詩歷來卻受到很大的誤解，本週的課程將深入解讀這組詩的創作背景、意象運用、結構安排，確定其真正的宗旨乃是歌頌帝妃之間的真情，藉此也澄清唐玄宗與楊貴妃的種種謠言，還原兩人不同於一般嬖佞女寵的曠世愛戀。

第四講：杜甫——〈月夜〉的妻子形象

杜甫是後世公認最偉代的唐代詩人，甚至凌駕於李白之上。本週課程延續上一週的婚戀主題，選擇杜甫呈現其家庭情感的生活切面，同時藉此瞭解唐代詩人的夫妻關係；並且透過〈月夜〉這首著名的思家之作，重新檢視其獨特的創作手法，深入了解杜甫其人其詩的偉大，既是來自儒家的精髓，又建立在兼容並蓄的集大成上。

第五講：白居易——「琵琶女」的新造型

白居易是中唐最富盛名的詩人，也是推出李杜優劣論的舵手，其作品多達三千首，當代即流行一時，〈琵琶行〉便是最為膾炙人口的作品之一，琵琶女的形象也十分鮮明立體。本週課程將追蹤其中音樂描寫的淵源，尤其是重新分析琵琶女的人物內涵與白居易的性格特質，給予「同是天涯淪落人」的正確理解。

第六講：李商隱——〈錦瑟〉的悲劇性格

李商隱是唐詩的壓軸，綻放出世紀末的華麗，〈錦瑟〉則是他一生歌詠的代表作，也是首屈一指的唐詩名篇。不過，這首李商隱的天鵝之歌雖然傾倒後代無數讀者，為之唏噓低迴不已，但種種感動卻是建立在字面上望文生義的誤讀上，本週課程將以正確的訓詁重新解釋，釐清〈錦瑟〉的真正意涵，由此呈現李商隱的獨特性格。

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Explores key topics from Tang dynasty poetry to help students understand its form and content

Examines lesser-known aspects of the lives and works of Tang dynasty poets

Provides scholars and students with a new perspective on famous Tang dynasty poets

Suitable for Chinese language learners

Provides insights into the literary history of China

Provides insights into Chinese culture

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In-depth discussion of tang poetry

This course, 'Tang Poetry', by Professor Ou Lijuan is a highly praised exploration into the world of Tang Dynasty poetry. Students lauded the course for its ability to shed new light on familiar works, provide unique insights into the poets' lives and motivations, and correct common misconceptions. The course delves into specific poems by renowned poets like Chen Zi'ang, Wang Wei, Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, and Li Shangyin, offering fresh perspectives on their meanings and contexts. Professor Ou's expertise and engaging teaching style make this course an excellent choice for anyone seeking a deeper understanding and appreciation of Tang poetry.

Professor Ou's extensive knowledge and engaging teaching style are highly appreciated.

"第一次听欧教授的课，真的非常棒！让我在赏析唐诗的思路上有了新的认知，受益匪浅！"

"歐麗娟教授的唐詩新思路給予了我對於唐詩理解和賞析極大的新啓發"

Provides in-depth analysis of specific poems, exploring their meanings and significance.

"老師教的非常好！發現了許多以前都沒有注意到的詩歌細節！"

Corrects historical inaccuracies and misconceptions about Tang poets and their works.

"打破了傳統學習中對於唐詩的粗淺理解，讓我開始學習如何通過詩句去瞭解詩人、和他們真正的意圖"

Unveils new interpretations of classic Tang poems.

"讓我從不同的角度唐詩，重新認識國文並學習生命態度"

"非常非常感動，這些詩隨著老師的講解深深觸動了我的心，真的很感動，謝謝"

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讀李白詩集

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研讀李白詩集，有助於深入理解李白詩歌的意境與技巧。

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蒐集相關資料，瞭解李白的生平與時代背景。
閱讀李白詩集，標註不懂的詞句與典故。
查閱相關工具書，釐清生字、詞彙與典故。
賞析李白詩歌，分析其語言特色與藝術手法。
撰寫讀書心得，記錄自己的閱讀心得與體悟。

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