At the time of poetry and history, the subtle aspects of Tang Dynasty literature are explored

Author: Li Hao
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Publish Date: 2000-11-01
Features: This book is a collection of the author's research on the Tang Dynasty. It is divided into three parts: General Discussion, Specific Accounts, and Textual Examinations. The author takes it upon himself to trace the development of literary traditions and correct historical records, delving into the deeper meanings of Tang literature based on a thorough review of facts. Among the topics covered are the positioning of the regional literary group of the Guanzhong literary aristocracy in the Tang Dynasty, an empirical statistical analysis of the division between the Ni and Li factions from the perspective of clan origins, a reassessment of Su Chao's literary reforms, an examination of the compilers of the Imperial Tang Genealogy, and research on whether the Tang people used (stacked stones). The author either uncovers hidden truths, fills gaps in existing knowledge, poses new questions, or proposes original theories, elaborating on what others overlook and correcting common misconceptions. Starting with an exploration of landscape poetry, the author delves into the compilation and verification of records on gardens and private estates, and further examines exceptional regional clans and their relationship with the land. The emphasis on spatial and regional factors in literary history research makes this book unique and innovative.