Western Pre-modern Panpoetic Tradition (A Comparative Study with Reference to the Related Traditions of Ancient Chinese Poetry)

Author: Wang Yun
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This is a comparative study of Chinese and Western literature with a focus on the panpoetic tradition in the pre-modern West, as indicated by the title. The main subject of this paper is the panpoetic tradition in the West, a phenomenon that has endured for over two thousand years. In the course of the review, the paper uses the relevant traditions of Chinese poetry as a reference point, thereby establishing a comparative context for Chinese and Western studies. The paper attempts to clarify the content of the panpoetic phenomenon and its interrelationships from three levels: the concept of poetry, poetic theory, and poetic practice, and conducts a theoretical analysis based on this foundation. In addition to the "Introduction," the main body of the paper is divided into three chapters. The "Introduction" explains the title of the paper.
Chapter 1 reviews the panpoetic phenomenon in the West from a conceptual perspective within the comparative context of Chinese and Western studies.
Chapter 2 reviews the panpoetic phenomenon in the West from a theoretical and practical perspective within the comparative context of Chinese and Western studies.
Chapter 3 provides a concluding analysis of the pre-modern panpoetic tradition in the West. Regarding pre-modern Western poetry, panpoetry is a critical issue that affects the entire field. The paper also attempts to articulate its own perspectives on various issues arising from the study of panpoetry, including the study of Western poetry, comparative studies of Chinese and Western poetry, and the fundamental theory of poetry. The author hopes that all this foundational work will have a positive impact on future research in poetry.