Journal of East China Normal University (Philosoph ›› 2014, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (3): 145-151.

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“Strict Versification having Little Sympathy”: On the Exquisiteness of “Little Dongpo” Tang Geng’s Lvshi Poetry

TANG Ling   

  • Online:2014-05-15 Published:2014-09-29
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Abstract: As a famous poet in the Northern Song Dynasty, the so-called “Little Dongpo” Tang Geng has been praised by scholars in all ages because of the exquisiteness of his poetry, especially his Lushi poetry. His lvshi poetry is featured by refined antithetical couplets, appropriate quotations and fine structures. This results from his repeated deliberation of each word. His view of poetics is well demonstrated in the expression that “strict versification having little sympathy”.