First of all, a brief introduction of Chu Ci.
Chu Ci experienced Qu Yuan's creation, imitation after Qu Yuan's submission, collection in early Han Dynasty and collection by Liu Xiang. This book should have been written between 26 BC and 6 BC. Liu Xiang's original book Chu Ci died early, and later generations can only trace back and guess the original appearance indirectly through Wang Yi's Chu Ci and Song Hongxingzu's Chu Ci Supplement, which is considered to be the most complete.
Second, the significance of Chu Ci
Chu Ci is the first collection of romantic poems in the history of China literature, which is of epoch-making significance. It marks that the development of China literature history has entered a new stage, which has a far-reaching influence on China literature.
The writing techniques and styles of Chu Ci have a great influence on later literature. The free and unrestrained romantic style of Chu Ci, as well as the dissatisfaction with reality and the emotional expression of pursuing ideals, have profoundly influenced the poetry creation of later generations.
The embodiment of the literary value of Chu ci;
First, Chu Ci is the peak of China's romantic poetry.
Chuci, with its unique artistic style and profound ideological connotation, has become a masterpiece of romantic poetry in the history of China literature. Chu Ci emphasizes individual emotional experience and free expression, and shows the author's superb artistic talent and love for life through rich imagination and symbols.
Secondly, the songs of Chu had a far-reaching impact on later literature.
The appearance of Chu Ci has opened a new chapter for China literature, and its unique artistic style and expression have had a far-reaching impact on later literature. From Han Fu, Tang Poetry, Song Poetry to modern literature, we can see the influence of Chu Ci. At the same time, Chuci also contributed new elements to world literature and had an important influence on later world culture.
Thirdly, Chu Ci is an important part of China culture.
As an important part of China culture, Chu Ci reflects the thoughts, values and social life of ancient people in China. The myths and legends, historical figures and folk stories in Chu Ci are all important resources of China culture. Chuci also showed the diversity and inclusiveness of ancient China literature, which had an important impact on the cultural development of later generations.