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Fang bao yan jiu = A study of Fang Bao (1668-1749)
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Thesis
Other titles
方苞研究
Author
Koh, Hock Kiat
Supervisor
Leong, Weng Kee
Chan Chiu Ming
Abstract
Fang Bao an orthodox Confucian of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), is generally considered as the founding father of the school of Tong Cheng, the most important and influential school of prose writing in China from the eighteenth century through the early years of the Republic.
A distinguished prose writer and critic, Fang Bao has received considerable attention in recent years. His works had greatly influenced the development of the ancient-style prose of the Qing dynasty. His outstanding achievement earned him an important position in the history of Chinese prose, while his literary theories had secured him a special place in the history of Chinese literary criticism.
This thesis attempts a comprehensive study of the origins, development, and changes of Fang Bao's works so as to enhance the understanding of his influence on the development of Chinese literature since early Qing dynasty. It is generally believed that from the prose of Fang Bao and his literary theory, we can understand the development of the ancient-style prose. The extensive study on the relationship between Fang Bao and the school of Tong Cheng will also provide us with a better perspective on the influence of the characteristics of prose on the Qing dynasty.
The thesis is divided into nine chapters. The first chapter is an introduction, stating the objective, methods and scope of study. Chapter Two analyses the historical background of Fang Bao. Chapter Three focuses on the research of biographical and miscellaneous data about the great prose writer Fang Bao. Chapter Four further studies into Fang Bao's views on the yi (meaning, substance) and fa (method, form, principle) in literary writing. Chapter Five analyses the importance of learning and the practical knowledge of government. Chapter Six examines his views on the appreciation of prose. Chapter Seven is a critique of Fang Bao's prose creation. Chapter Eight evaluates Fang Bao's literature statue and discusses the relationship between Fang Bao and the school of Tong Cheng. Chapter Nine, the conclusion, comments on Fang Bao's theory on prose and his literature works.
A distinguished prose writer and critic, Fang Bao has received considerable attention in recent years. His works had greatly influenced the development of the ancient-style prose of the Qing dynasty. His outstanding achievement earned him an important position in the history of Chinese prose, while his literary theories had secured him a special place in the history of Chinese literary criticism.
This thesis attempts a comprehensive study of the origins, development, and changes of Fang Bao's works so as to enhance the understanding of his influence on the development of Chinese literature since early Qing dynasty. It is generally believed that from the prose of Fang Bao and his literary theory, we can understand the development of the ancient-style prose. The extensive study on the relationship between Fang Bao and the school of Tong Cheng will also provide us with a better perspective on the influence of the characteristics of prose on the Qing dynasty.
The thesis is divided into nine chapters. The first chapter is an introduction, stating the objective, methods and scope of study. Chapter Two analyses the historical background of Fang Bao. Chapter Three focuses on the research of biographical and miscellaneous data about the great prose writer Fang Bao. Chapter Four further studies into Fang Bao's views on the yi (meaning, substance) and fa (method, form, principle) in literary writing. Chapter Five analyses the importance of learning and the practical knowledge of government. Chapter Six examines his views on the appreciation of prose. Chapter Seven is a critique of Fang Bao's prose creation. Chapter Eight evaluates Fang Bao's literature statue and discusses the relationship between Fang Bao and the school of Tong Cheng. Chapter Nine, the conclusion, comments on Fang Bao's theory on prose and his literature works.
Date Issued
1998
Call Number
PL2708.A249 K6
Date Submitted
1998