Textualization of The Book of Songs and Confucius'Theory of"Xing Shi"
The Book of Songs has gradually moved towards textualization through the process of the decline of rites and music,a phenomenon that has now become a cultural consensus but lacks concrete exemplification.Only a few references have been made in other studies,and Confucius'theory of"Xing Shi"(inspiration and revival of poems)has not been linked to it.The proposal of"Xing Shi"is to solve the textualization of The Book of Songs,and to restore its characteristic of being singable,thereby facilitating the rejuvenation of the rites and music system.By examining both,it becomes evident that the Confucius'"Xing"in"Xing Shi"has both the meaning of inspiration and the meaning of revival.Confucius'"Xing Shi"has had profound effects,assisting in the restoration of rites and music and restoring the original poetic and musical form of The Book of Songs,thereby preserving its legacy.More importantly,it cultivates the music sense in order to touch people's hearts and achieve the harmony between classics and Confucian gentlemen..
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