On the Multi-Dimensional Construction of Ci Criticism in the Tang and Five Dynasties and Its Literary Historical Significance
The criticism of Ci-poetry constructed by the"poets"of the Tang and Five Dynasties is a topic that scholars throughout history have paid less attention to.As the beginning of classical Ci criticism,the Tang and Five Dynasties literary crit-icism originated from poetic criticism and has its own characteristics:Firstly,in terms thematic criticism,it shows a shift from"poetry based on events"to"Ci is about events".Secondly,in terms of Ci music,the Tang and Five Dynasties Ci follows the principle of"reviewing the melody to regulate the singing",while also having an open view of Ci music like"sound following the melody"and"melody following the sound".Thirdly,in terms of aesthetics,the Tang and Five Dynasties Ci criticism values clar-ity and exaltation.Finally,the poetic function of the Tang and Five Dynasties is mainly to entertain guests,but it also has the purpose of political education.These critical viewpoints and ideas,although uncertain and metaphysical,reflect the original ap-pearance and primary form of theoretical advocacy in the field of Ci-poetry,which has an undeniable foundation and driving force for later Ci-poetry studies,and also has a significance in literary history as a bridge between the past and the future.
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