Tang Dynasty Wen Guan System and Its Relationship with Politics and Literature

Author: Li Dehui
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book is the second monograph by Professor Li Dehui, making meaningful explorations in two entirely new fields of Tang Dynasty literature. The emergence, development, and maturation of Tang Dynasty literature were completed within the specific political and social environment of the Tang Dynasty. It was nourished by that era and, in turn, brought it infinite glory. Its unique characteristics and style were shaped by the interaction of comprehensive factors across various cultural domains of that time, much like the magnificent brilliance of peonies—rooted in fertile soil, nurtured by gardeners' meticulous care, supported by the collective efforts of society, enhanced by noble essence and temperament, ultimately achieving the brilliance of an era. In-depth exploration of the characteristics of social factors such as politics, military, art, religion, culture, and customs, as well as their intrinsic relationship with the development of Tang Dynasty literature, elucidating the internal logic of literary evolution, has been a research direction actively pursued by many scholars in the past two decades. Existing achievements cover a broad scope and have yielded significant discoveries.