Qing Dynasty Scholars Revolutionize Poetry, Novels, and Dramas with Comprehensive Comments
During the Qing Dynasty, many scholars wrote detailed comments on poetry, novels, and dramas. Ye Xie's "Exploring Poetry" is a comprehensive work on poetry theory. Jin Shengtan made significant contributions to commenting on novels by distinguishing between recording and making up in narration. He also provided insightful comments on characters and roles. Li Yu's "Xianqing Ouji" had a lasting impact on dramas.