Wang Pijiang said about modern poetry

Author: Wang Pijiang
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Publishing Date: 2001-12-01
Features: Poetry flourished in modern times, boasting an unprecedented number of poets, a diverse range of styles, complex structures, and rich activities, all characterized by distinct features. The great sinologist Wang Pijiang explores the relationship between style and region, outlining the overall landscape of modern poetry: it spans five dynasties of the Qing Dynasty, namely Daoguang, Xianfeng, Tongzhi, Guangxu, and Xuantong. The book includes critiques from renowned scholars such as Chen Baochen, Zhang Zhidong, Shen Zongzhi, Chen Sanli, Huang Zunxian, Kang Youwei, and Yu Yue, among others, providing a clear and systematic review of modern poetics. This not only represents a significant contribution to the study of modern literature but also enhances the clarity of the entire literary history.