Art Theory of Wei-Jin Poetry (Revised Edition)

Author: Wei Zhixi
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The author believes that the period from the middle and late Eastern Han Dynasty to the transition between the Jin and Southern Dynasties was the era when the tradition of literary poetry creation in ancient China was established. Based on the musical background, artistic spirit, creative methods, and styles of poetry during this period, the author proposes the concept of "Wei-Jin Poetry Art" and provides arguments for it. Building upon traditional analysis and combining his own research findings, the author divides the poetry art system into six stages: the middle and late Eastern Han Dynasty, Jian'an, Zhengshi, Western Jin, Eastern Jin, and the transition between the Jin and Southern Dynasties. He systematically studies the social and cultural characteristics of the poetic communities in each stage, their aesthetic ideals, poetic concepts, and the evolution of poetic styles. This book has a broad perspective and offers numerous innovative insights; it includes both macro-level discussions and micro-level examinations. Since its first publication, the book has received widespread acclaim from academic circles both domestically and internationally and has been awarded multiple academic prizes. For this revised and annotated second edition, the author has meticulously updated the content and added a new preface, reflecting his latest achievements in the study of medieval Chinese poetry since the book's initial release.