Poetry is a kind of verse with a fixed rhythm and rhythm. In the history of China, the earliest poem should be The Book of Songs, and the poems in The Book of Songs are usually considered as the contributions of the vassal states of the Zhou Dynasty. Since then, poetry has reached its peak in the Tang Dynasty, and poets in the Tang Dynasty have written many beautiful poems. Poetry occupies a very important position in China's literary tradition, which can be said to be a form of expressing the peak of literature and art.
On the other hand, prose is a free literary form, which is not bound by fixed rules. One of the representative works of prose is Zhuangzi, and its author Zhuangzi is regarded as one of the founders of China's ancient prose. In addition to Zhuangzi, Historical Records of the Han Dynasty, Han Feizi of the Tang Dynasty and Li Guozhi of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty are all excellent prose works, which have left a far-reaching influence. In modern times, prose has also experienced continuous development and change, and new literary schools and works have emerged one after another.
Prose can also be used as a way of personal expression and aesthetic experience, and the author can express his thoughts and experiences on reality, life and art through his own emotions and perspectives. For example, Yu Dafu's Spring Silkworm and Zhu Ziqing's Back are both typical essays, and their creative positions and personal experiences are reflected in their works.
Poetry and prose have a certain influence on society.
China's ancient poetry and prose, as an important way of expression, endowed China's ancient culture with different stages. They not only reflect the history and culture of ancient society, but also become an important part of China's traditional culture and are regarded as treasures of traditional culture. They not only have a far-reaching influence on inheriting history and culture, guiding social value orientation, accompanying individual souls and improving aesthetic taste, but also are an important driving force to promote the development of culture and art.