songs. In addition to Cao Shi and his son (Cao Cao, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi), there are also "seven sons of Jian 'an", namely
Kong Rong, Chen Lin, Wang Lai, Xu Gan, Ruan Li, Ying Chang and Liu Frame.
most Jian' an poets experienced the rebellion at the end of Han dynasty, and their poems were mainly
based on events, tragic and generous, with distinct characteristics of the times. In the tragic and generous tone, Jian 'an
literature is associated with sadness, separation from chaos, compassion for people and lament for life, thus arousing the political pride of making contributions in time.
It is a classic representative of calm character. This unique style makes it known as "Jian 'an Style < P > Bone" or "Han and Wei Style" by later generations, which has had an important influence in the history of China literature.
Although calm character is a low-spirited character, it is also a more
realistic and concrete character. The spirit of civilization has lost its ability to pursue the unknown,
infinite and exotic artistic conception, and is more associated with lamenting the world. Cao Shi and his son and wei ren influenced by them are the positive representatives of this character < P >. Cao Shi's and his son's works are obviously related to the Han Yuefu and the literati's poem
in form, content and even style. Moreover, compared with the ancient poem
, they are more sad, lower in tone and more attached to the real life
.