Re-examining Chu Ci and Qu Yuan's Lyrics

Author: Dong Yunting
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Qu Yuan holds a revolutionary significance in the history of Chinese literature. To date, understanding Qu Yuan remains an alluring yet challenging endeavor. The study of Chu Ci literature is also intriguing: Why did the "Records of the Han Dynasty" not list Chu Ci? Why did Liu Xiang compile Chu Ci as a "work by Qu Yuan alone"? Why did Chu Ci in the collected works category become a "single book that defines the genre"? These questions demand diligent exploration to uncover their essence and relentless pursuit to glimpse their meaning! The content of this book includes several issues related to Chu Ci and Chu Ci, several questions about Qu Yuan's life and thoughts, and several inquiries into Qu Yuan's major works such as Li Sao. Drawing on the insights of predecessors and contemporaries as a starting point or reference, the author interprets and elaborates, ultimately forming his own conclusions. Titled "Re-examination and Clarification," this work aims to reflect the enduring vitality and ever-evolving nature of Qu Yuan and Chu Ci studies.