A Commentary on the Imitations of Late Qing and Republican Newspaper"Epang Palace Fu"
During the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period,China emulated the West by establishing newspapers and magazines,and literary creations were frequently published through these mediums.Traditional forms of literature,such as classical fu,also occasionally appeared in magazines print.However,original works were rare,with most being imitations and parodies of classical pieces.Among these,the imitations of Du Mu's"The Epang Palace Fu"are the most representative.Although these imitations did not achieve artistic breakthroughs or innovations,they broadened the interpretive space of traditional fu by focusing on global historical changes,writing on modern themes,expressing new values,and critiquing the negative social trends under the influence of Western culture.They hold certain cognitive value and significance as historical documents,making them worthy of careful study and consideration by the academic community.
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