Nature Poetry

History of Nature Poetry

Ancient Times (pre-1000 CE)

Early Nature Poetry

Nature poetry has roots in ancient traditions worldwide. Chinese poets like Li Bai (701-762 CE) wrote about mountains and rivers with philosophical depth. Japanese haiku emerged as a form deeply connected to seasonal changes. In the West, Virgil's "Georgics" celebrated agricultural life and the Roman countryside.

Ancient Chinese landscape painting with poetry inscription
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