The focus of poetics in the Ming Dynasty is
1. The development of poetic theory: On the basis of inheriting the poetic theory of the Tang and Song Dynasties, the poets of the Ming Dynasty further developed their own poetic theory. For example, Li Zhi put forward the "childlike innocence theory", emphasizing that poetry should express the author's true inner feelings and experiences, and opposed poetry creation that pursues form and technique too much.
2. The prosperity of poetry creation: The Ming Dynasty was an important period in the history of ancient Chinese literature, and poetry creation showed a prosperous scene. The works of poets of the Ming Dynasty are not only numerous in number, but also in various styles, covering many aspects such as landscapes and pastoral, lyrical narratives, chanting history and remembering the past.
3. The rise of poetry criticism: The evaluation and criticism of poetry by poets in the Ming Dynasty also developed further. They not only paid attention to the content and form of the poems, but also conducted in-depth discussions and analyzes on the authors, historical background, and social significance of the poems.