Undergraduate background of Yuan Dynasty literary theory and poetry and prose

Author: Zha Hongde
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: During the Yuan Dynasty, Neo-Confucianism became the officially endorsed philosophy of the rulers, exerting a profound and lasting impact on academia and literature. However, under the unique social conditions of the Yuan Dynasty, the role of Neo-Confucianism had to vary with time, place, and individuals, leading to diverse manifestations in academia and literature. This book provides an in-depth analysis of nine representative prose and poetry writers, including Liu Yin, from three aspects: academic thought, literary doctrines, and creative achievements. On this basis, it offers a comprehensive summary of Yuan Dynasty literary theory and prose and poetry under the Neo-Confucian background, revealing the unique role of Yuan Dynasty academia and literature in inheriting the legacy of the Song Dynasty and enlightening the Ming Dynasty.