In Chinese classical literature, imperishable works tend to exhibit the misery caused by the limit in freedom and energy, expressing the libertine and grieving feelings.

• 在中国古代文学史上，千古流芳的忧生之作，往往比较多地表现对生命不自由和生命活力不能张扬的痛苦，表现由此而产生的旷达不羁、慷慨悲凉之情。