The Refinement and Reflection of Time : The Spirit and Meaning of Romanticism in Yang Mu’s Poetry

Yang Mu (1940~2020), who grew up by the Hualien Sea, considered himself a romantic from a young age and seemed to have a touch of self-pity. “Yang Mu has always been submissive to supreme beauty and romanticism.” In the preface to Ye Shan’s Essays, he further attempts to imbue “romanticism” with a deeper meaning, and by examining the life and works of the British poet John Keats (1795~1821), he argues that Ye Ci was the “last romanticist” who upheld the essence of British romantic literature. Yang Mu, as a source of inspiration or a return and learning from his own life’s rebirth. Through this writing initiative, exploration, and repeated reminders, it seems to point out a straightforward path to romance. Through this initiative, exploration, and repeated hints, it seems to point out a clear path to romance. What are the characteristics and meanings of Yang Mu’s romantic poetry? This paper primarily showcases a romantic spirit in Yang Mu’s poetry, observing how his literary reflections embody contemporary consciousness and applying his poetic views to his writing style. Of course, what is introduced here does not represent the full scope of his poetry but only provides a general overview.