The writing background of "To a Skylark" was written one evening in the summer of 1820 when Shelley heard the chirping of a skylark while walking in the countryside of Laihang.

According to Shelley's wife's recollection, "To a Skylark" was composed one evening in the summer of 1820 when Shelley heard the chirping of a skylark while walking in the countryside of Laihang. "To a Skylark" was finalized in 1820. Shelley was at a low point in his life at that time. He used poetry to fight against the evil class oppression. He foresaw and looked forward to the rising resistance of the working class.

In "To the Skylark", the poet enthusiastically praises the skylark. Rather than admiring the skylark for its ability to fly freely and sing happily, it is better to think that he was moved by the freedom of flying and the joy of singing. In pursuit of this freedom and joy.

The poem uses romantic techniques to enthusiastically praise the skylark and express the yearning for joy, light, freedom and ideals.

The artistic characteristics of "To the Skylark":

1. Rhetorical techniques.

In the poet's writing, the skylark is a symbol of joy, light and beauty. The poet uses metaphors, analogies, questions and other methods to describe and praise the skylark from various angles.

He compared the skylark to a poet, a girl in a boudoir, and a firefly, so that the beautiful image of the skylark is vividly displayed in front of readers. The poet compared the skylark's song with spring rain, wedding chorus, and victory songs, highlighting the incomparable beauty of the skylark's song.

2. Artistic expression.

The rhythm of the poem is short, brisk, smooth and passionate. The sections are interlocked and advanced layer by layer, which is artistically appealing. The whole poem shows great skill in artistic expression, with concise words, strong sense of rhythm, clear and bright style, and the article has a majestic, majestic, open and closed yet mellow and restrained momentum. Poetry is full of vitality and vigor, and has its own power to inspire people to move forward.