論古文革新對晩唐詠史詩人的影響 -以社牧·李商隱爲主

Abstract

“The reform of ancient Chinese prose(古文革新)” advocated by Han Yu（韩愈）and Liu Zongyuan(柳宗元) is in opposition to ornate style of writing by Six dynasties of ancient China(六朝). The main contents were committed to the restoration of traditional literature of Qin Han（秦汉）. The prose range from thoughts and content to the form of language and reflect the restoration of Confucianism sociologically. Therefore, this article had focused on the influence of “The reform of ancient Chinese prose” on “Historical poetry(咏史诗）by Du Mu(杜牧) and Li Shang yin(李商隐)” in Late Tang(晚唐). Du Mu inherited the spirit of “The reform of ancient Chinese prose” from Han Yu and developed literary thought. He also laid stress on the social function of literature. But he not only inherited the spirit of “The reform of ancient Chinese prose” but also focused on the social function of literature in terms of creation and practice of literature. Regarding creation and practice of literature, he emphasized on the style of sentences and asserted that the unification of “Meaning（意）”, “Spirit（气）” and “Words（辞）”. Moreover, he read extensively and took advantage of the time past and present with regard to the form of art. From this perspective, the thought and creation of literatureis closely related to the literary thought shown in “The reform of ancient Chinese prose”. Li Shang yin emphasized on literary form and learned the prose style of Han Yu deliberately. But he free himself from traditional thought of Confucianism. Therefore, he asserted that creation of poetry should embody the beauty of form and thought and contents. Especially, a satire on society is expressed in his historical poetry. This kind of facts had direct impact on literary perspective of Du-Mu and Li Shang yin.