Song Yihui created 'Love Time Machine' to bridge the gap between ancient literary figures' love stories and modern relationships. She aimed to use relatable, life-oriented approaches to interpret classical literature, helping contemporary audiences understand timeless themes of love through the experiences of ancient scholars like Li Qingzhao, Lu You, and Yuan Zhen.
Song Yihui emphasizes that love is not black and white; everyone faces unique challenges and 'must-make' choices in relationships. The key is to remain sincere in every moment, a lesson she hopes modern audiences can learn from the nuanced love stories of ancient literary figures.
Song Yihui connects classical literature to modern life by highlighting its relevance to contemporary issues, such as love and personal struggles. She uses examples like Yuan Zhen's 'Yin Yin Zhuan' to explore themes of idealism versus reality, showing how ancient texts can offer wisdom for today's emotional dilemmas.
Reading is an integral part of Song Yihui's life, with her consuming 200 to 300 books annually. She views reading as essential for personal growth and a way to deepen her understanding of classical literature, which she uses to enrich her teaching and writing.
Song Yihui believes classical literature remains relevant because it addresses universal themes like love, struggle, and human nature. She argues that the stories of ancient scholars, such as Li Qingzhao and Su Dongpo, offer timeless insights that can help modern readers navigate their own emotional and relational challenges.
Song Yihui brings a life-oriented approach to teaching classical literature, encouraging students to see ancient texts as sources of personal growth rather than just academic knowledge. She uses relatable examples and encourages students to reflect on how the experiences of historical figures mirror their own lives.
Song Yihui uses podcasting to create an intimate and engaging way to share classical literature. She believes the medium's conversational tone and accessibility allow listeners to connect deeply with the stories, making ancient wisdom more relatable and impactful in today's fast-paced world.
Song Yihui advises against idealizing ancient literary figures, emphasizing that they were human with flaws and struggles. She believes understanding their imperfections makes their works more relatable and inspiring, offering valuable lessons for modern readers.
Despite her deep appreciation for classical literature, Song Yihui values modern life for the freedoms it offers, especially for women. She contrasts the limited autonomy of women in ancient times, like her mother's struggle for education, with the opportunities she enjoys today, such as writing, teaching, and podcasting.
The eight ancient literary figures in 'Love Time Machine' were chosen for their diverse and meaningful love stories, which resonate with modern audiences. Figures like Lu You, Li Qingzhao, and Yuan Zhen provide varied perspectives on love, offering lessons on resilience, sincerity, and navigating complex emotions.
作家宋怡慧規劃《愛情時光機》節目的初衷,是延續她一直以來「用生活化的方式,解讀古典文學」的想法。
身為老師、同時是丹鳳高中的圖書館主任,宋怡慧觀察到,每一代年輕人,可能都曾經困惑過——愛情是什麼?初戀的感覺是什麼?什麼又是雙向奔赴?而她認為,這些困惑,古代的文豪們早就深刻探討過,並以自己的人生親自演練過了。
因此,在《愛情時光機》節目中,宋怡慧鎖定了具代表性的李清照、陸游、李商隱、元稹……等八位古代文豪,不只講述他們的婚戀故事,也分享古代文豪們在各自的生命情境下,做出了什麼樣的愛情選擇。
「愛情並不是『非黑即白』的」,宋怡慧認為,每個人面對愛情,都有自己的難處和「不得不」的選擇,重要的是,在每個當下,都能夠保持真誠,這也是宋怡慧最想傳達給現代人的訊息。
【本集重點】
02:14 古典文學教會了我,用更寬廣的視野看待世界
04:36 不分古今中外,愛情是跨越時空的永恆主題
08:23 有一天,我忽然發覺,我懂元稹了
10:37 古代文學家也會軟弱,也會做出一些後悔莫及的蠢事
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