1, distinguish styles and respect styles.
Huang Tingjian believes that each style has its own unique characteristics and norms, and corresponding works should be created according to different style characteristics. At the same time, he stressed that we should respect and abide by the stylistic norms, and we should not destroy or violate them at will. This thought reflects his profound understanding and respect for literary genre and his rigorous attitude towards literary creation.
2. Variants and Fragments
Huang Tingjian is not satisfied with imitating and following predecessors' works, but advocates innovation on the basis of inheriting predecessors' poems. He believes that the essence of poetry creation lies in innovation and change, and only constant innovation and breakthrough can promote the development and progress of literature.
Therefore, in his poetry creation, he tried new expressive techniques and skills, paid attention to the expression of personal feelings and thoughts, and borrowed from folk literature forms such as folk songs and nursery rhymes, which enriched the expressive force and appeal of poetry.
3. Everything is good, rarely good.
Huang Tingjian advocates that in literary creation, he should extensively dabble in various literary genres and expressions, draw nutrition from them, and enrich his literary accomplishment and creative ability.
In his view, an excellent writer should have a variety of talents and abilities, not only mastering one style, but also dabbling in other styles and using them flexibly. This thought embodies his comprehensive understanding and extensive participation in literary creation, as well as his profound understanding and foresight in literary development.
Characteristics of Huang tingjian s literary thoughts;
1, the social function of literature and moral education
Huang Tingjian emphasized the important role of literature in society, and believed that literature should undertake the responsibility of moral education, guide people to be good and maintain social order.
His works often contain the meaning of exhortation and education, and convey positive values and morality by describing trivial matters of life or historical stories. This thought embodies Huang Tingjian's profound understanding of the social function of literature and his great attention to the role of literature education.
2. Innovation and the shaping of personal style
Huang Tingjian advocates taking embryo instead of bone in literary creation, that is, advocating innovation on the basis of inheriting predecessors' poems. He advocates integrating his thoughts, feelings and personal style into poetry, and thinks that only in this way can he create works with real uniqueness and vitality. This thought inspired Huang Tingjian's innovative spirit in his creation, and also reflected his high esteem and pursuit of personal style.
3. The tempering and accurate expression of words
Huang Tingjian believes that writing is the foundation of literature, and good literary works must be based on accurate and vivid writing. He pays attention to the tempering and application of words in his creation, and pursues the most accurate and vivid expression effect.
Every word in his works has been carefully scrutinized and selected, reaching a perfect expression. This thought embodies Huang Tingjian's awe of writing and his rigorous attitude towards literature and art.