What is Chu Ci? Who is the representative? Why is it so rare after the Warring States Period? Please answer completely.

The most basic meaning of "Chu Ci" refers to a new poetic style that appeared in Chu area in southern China during the Warring States Period. At the same time, it also refers to some poems written by the great poet Qu Yuan and other writers in this style. And a collection of poems compiled from these poems.

The only representative figure we know is Qu Yuan.

After the Warring States period, this style was rare because the Qin Dynasty and the Han Dynasty successively became unified countries, eliminating local differences (in administrative divisions); The second is the appearance of Han Fu. Fu in the Warring States period is similar to Chu Ci in style, more gorgeous and popular (cultural coverage is not limited to a certain region), and relatively easy to understand. Simple understanding is the similar relationship between local dialects and Putonghua.