Poetry Theory Shift: Embracing Morality and Emotions for Powerful Verses
The article discusses how Wang Fuzhi incorporated Chuangzi's theory of observing things from a moral perspective into his poetry criticism. This theory, known as Liang Xing, emphasizes the acceptance of both right and wrong as natural. Wang Fuzhi's poetic theory, called Shuang Xing, focuses on combining emotions and settings, intentions and meanings, and sadness and happiness in poetry. This approach adds significant value to poetry by creating a harmonious balance between different elements.