On the Influence of"Li Sao"on the Literary Creation of Western Han Literati
"Li Sao",as a representative work of"Chuci",was deeply cherished by the Western Han royal family and litera-ti.They regarded Qu Yuan as a model of patriotism and concern for the people,pioneering a writing style that eulogizes one-self through exemplary figures.Western Han literati's imitative creations of"Chuci"retained its original essence to the greatest extent.The supernatural elements and ornate language of"Chuci"were also integrated into their literary works.The widespread dissemination of these writings in society prompted Confucian scholars to canonize them,exerting a profound in-fluence on the development of literary theory in subsequent generations.