On SU Shi from the Perspective of Comments on Ci Hua in Jin Dynasty
Abstract
From the perspective of
ci hua(discussion on lyrics) in Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), there were three main dimensions in the discussion of SU Shi, namely the creation of the subject, the feature of creation, and the position of
ci(lyrics) in literary history in China. In terms of the first one, the experts of
ciappreciated SU's talent and conduct, and corrected his mistakes. Regarding the second one, the
ciexperts mainly analyzed SU's
citheory:"poetry adopted as
ci" and his creative techniques. As for the last one, the
ciexperts evaluated SU's status in literary history from the perspectives of scholarly appraisal and the development of
cistyle. The criticism of SU by
ci huain Jin Dynasty deepened and improved people's understanding of SU from different perspectives, providing a solid platform for better grasping his works and personality.
