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This study comparatively analyzes the imagery of alcohol in classical Korean and Chinese poetry, focusing on the works of Lee Gyu-bo and Tao Yuanming, to examine the symbolic and cultural meanings of alcohol in their poems. Both poets used alcohol as a significant medium in their creative processes, expressing their life philosophies and emotions through it. In Tao Yuanming's poems, alcohol serves as a medium for seeking tranquility, transcendence, and self-consolation, reflecting his longing for nature and rural life and his critical perspective on society. Conversely, Lee Gyu-bo's poems are characterized by a romantic and bold tone, using alcohol to pursue a free and ideal life and to forget the hardships and pains of reality. This study analyzes Lee Gyu-bo and Tao Yuanming's poems in terms of their perception of alcohol, the natural elegance embedded in alcohol, and the pursuit of success and fame (ipsinyangmyeong) associated with alcohol. Both poets used alcohol to express their ideals and free spirit, with the imagery of alcohol in their poems reflecting the social and cultural backgrounds of their times. Through this comparative study, we can understand the cultural differences and commonalities in classical Korean and Chinese poetry and confirm the significant symbolic role of alcohol in poetry.
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