The Reception History of Li Shangyin's Poetry

Author: Liu Xuekai
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book, A History of the Reception of Li Shangyin's Poetry, is a sub-project of the "Series on the Reception History of Great Tang Poets" by the Center for Chinese Poetry Studies at Anhui Normal University. According to the unified concept, the reception history of each great poet is generally divided into three parts: "General Overview of Reception Throughout History," "History of Interpretation," and "History of Influence." Depending on the unique characteristics of each poet, the specific structure of each part and chapter may have different emphases. As for Li Shangyin, the specific object of reception, what is most striking and thought-provoking is the dazzling array of conflicting interpretations that have emerged in the history of his poetic interpretation. Therefore, the "History of Interpretation" will become a key focus of this reception history. In terms of length, the "General Overview of Reception Throughout History" part, which discusses the reception process spanning over 1,100 years, contains a vast amount of content and covers a wide time frame, thus still occupying the main position in the book.