Collection of Yang Wanli's Poetry and Prose - (Volumes 1, 2, and 3)

Author: Yang Wanli
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Yang Wanli was an important landscape poet in ancient China and was deeply influenced by Song Dynasty's Neo-Confucianism. With the eyes of an artist, he observed all things, while also reflecting on and comprehending them through the lens of Neo-Confucian thought. His poems depicted the lively vitality of nature while also expressing the quiet contemplation of all phenomena and his subjective feelings, giving them a strong subjective hue. Yang Wanli deliberately focused on writing grand and extensive works. His writings were expansive and persuasive, drawing on ancient precedents to support modern arguments, engaging in repeated debates with rigorous logic. They possessed an undeniable persuasive force and strong literary qualities. With meticulous narration and a dignified style, he vividly portrayed the characters' charm, emphasizing their achievements, status, and his deep respect for them through the grandeur of his works. These pieces recalled past events and mourned dear ones with sincere emotions and concise wording, showing a completely different style compared to the deliberately crafted, lengthy and grand works, with more vivid and natural language.