On Chao Gongwu's Literary Criticism Ideas in Junzhai Bibliography
There is a wealth of literature criticism materials available in the Junzhai Bibliography of Chao Gongwu,which serves as a significant historical resource for studying his literary criticism concept.Within this collection,Chao Gongwu established the"literary theory class"showcasing his consciousness of separating literature from history in literary criticism.Influenced by the prevailing social norms and family traditions,Chao Gongwu attached great importance to the social value of poetry and literature,and he advocated for pure,beautiful,and unadorned styles while emphasizing the alignment between literature and character.Furthermore,he praised the virtues of honesty and integrity alongside a generous writing style.