Title: Evolved Poetic Concept from The Analects to Mencius
Abstract: Of the Four Books, poems and sermons are frequently quoted in The Analects and Mencius, in which different purposes are shown and various ways adopted. Educational poems of Confucius tend to be gentle and soft, frequently mentioning national unity, good governance and morality. They are actually somewhat instrumental. Thus they have been fancied by generations of dominators because of their powerful social moralization function. With reference to Confucius, educational poems in Mencius have witnessed creative ideas. Educational ways are flexible and varied with more quotes than comments. And they are more than quotes. Poems quoted are for practical purposes and what they say are regarded as credible facts. Thus the effect of being practical and seeking truth have been achieved. Absolutely, this proves to be the inheritance and development of Confucius poetry.
Publication Year: 2014
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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