A Discussion on the Literary Style of Tao Yuanming's Biography of Mr.Wu Liu
Biography of Mr.Wu Liu has traditionally been regarded as a work that reflects Tao Yuanming's personal life and thought,characterized by its"factual record"nature.However,the ambiguity of the subject's information and the legendary nature of his behavior suggest that this article is not a faithful account of Tao Yuanming's personal life.In fact,the rise of"miscellaneous biographies"in historical writings since the Han Dynasty provided the basic stylistic elements for this work.The typification of the characters,the fictionality of the contents,the entertainment of spirit,and the implied thoughts indicate that it is not a typical"miscellaneous biography".Instead,it is developed on the basis of"miscellaneous biographies"with distinct novelistic elements or characteristics,which is a precursor to the single-story novel in the modern sense of Tang legends,combining typicality,narrativity,fictionality,and implied thoughts.Tao Yuanming did not live outside the mainstream of society.Biography of Mr.Wu Liu reveals Tao Yuanming's complex and profound life experiences and his strong cultural innovation ability,reflecting his deep interaction with mainstream culture and demonstrating his outstanding literary creativity.
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