Si Kongtu lived in the Tang Dynasty and was a famous writer, poet and calligrapher at that time. His literary achievements are mainly reflected in his poetry creation, especially his five-character quatrains.
Twenty-four Poems is one of his important works. The book is divided into twenty-four chapters, and each chapter discusses a poetic style or technique. These styles and techniques include: vigorous, bold, lofty, elegant, fresh, graceful, elegant, gloomy, solemn and stirring, deep, bright and clean, ethereal, graceful, gentle and charming, delicate, generous, simple, aesthetic, fantastic, unrestrained and broad-minded.
In Twenty-four Poems, Si Kongtu put forward a series of theoretical viewpoints on poetry creation by analyzing and evaluating various poetic styles. He emphasized that poetry should have individuality and originality, and opposed imitation and platitudes. He also advocated that poetry should pursue the expression of artistic conception and emphasize the unity of form and content. In addition, Si Kongtu also pays attention to the aesthetic value of poetry, and thinks that poetry should have aesthetic feeling and appeal, which can arouse readers' admiration.
The theoretical system of Twenty-four Poems is rich and colorful. This book has a far-reaching influence on the literary creation of later generations, and is regarded as the classic of China's ancient literary theory. Many later writers were inspired by Twenty-four Poems and applied their theories to their own creation, which promoted the development of China's classical literature.
The influence of Twenty-four Poems on later generations;
1, Poetry Creation Guidance: Twenty-four Poems puts forward a series of theoretical viewpoints and methods about poetry creation, such as twenty-four poetic styles, boldness, boldness and freshness. These styles not only provide poets with inspiration and direction of creation, but also provide them with specific skills and methods. Many later poets were inspired by Twenty-four Poems and applied their theories to their own creations, which promoted the development of China's classical poetry.
2. Criterion of literary criticism: Twenty-four Poems deeply discusses the aesthetic value of poetry and puts forward a series of evaluation criteria for poetry. These standards include artistic conception, unity of form and content, aesthetic feeling and appeal. These standards not only influenced the literary criticism at that time, but also had an important influence on the literary criticism of later generations. Many later literary critics used the theory of Twenty-four Poems for reference as an important basis for evaluating literary works.
3. Significance of cultural inheritance: Twenty-four Poems is not only a literary theory work, but also an important part of China culture. It embodies the unique understanding and pursuit of ancient China literati on the art of poetry, and reflects the spirit and values of ancient China culture.
By reading and studying Twenty-four Poems, people can better understand and appreciate the charm of China's ancient poems and deeply understand the connotation and characteristics of China culture. Twenty-four Poems is of great significance to the inheritance and development of China culture.