On the Evolution of the Concept of"Poetry as Prose":Taking Dongpo Zhi Lin and The Dream of Tao Nunnery as Examples
"Poetry as Prose"refers to incorporating poetic elements within a prose framework.Initially containing poetic elements itself,prose gradually developed through stylistic theory until this notion crystallized during Song Dynasty,culminating in a new literary form.The textual structure and aesthetic essence exhibited in Dongpo Zhilin exemplify significant advancements in integrating poetics into written expression.In late Ming Dynasty,the fusion between poetry and proses achieved maturity.Zhang Dai's The Dream of Tao Nunnery successfully integrated rhythmic patterns and emotional depth from poems into its natural,mellow textual form,minimizing discordance.
Poetry as Proseessays of the late Ming DynastyDongpo ZhilinThe Dream of Tao Nunnery