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The Gong'an School in the Late Ming Dynasty and Its Modern Echoes

Zhou Zhiping

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The essays of the late Ming Dynasty that focus on oneself and directly express one's soul are a refreshing stream of traditional Chinese literature. What impact did it have on Chinese culture in later generations, especially in the early 20th century? This book starts from three aspects: Yuan Hongdao, Gong'an School and late Ming thought, as well as the modern echo of late Ming poetry. Beginning with Yuan Hongdao as a person, he tells his life, analyzes his personality, behavior and thoughts, and then discusses his poetry and prose. A leader of the public security faction who is full of contradictions but sincere and humorous, who "expresses his spirit independently and does not stick to stereotypes" emerges vividly on the page. Through critical analysis of his poetry, Yuan Hongdao is not only described as an outstanding poetry writer, but also highlights his considerable intelligence and humor. It also evaluates the influence of the Public Security Party on late Ming literature and its role in the rise of the Jingling School. The public security faction represented by Yuan Hongdao's tendency to focus on self-expression spanned more than 300 years and emerged in modern times at the beginning of the 20th century, influencing the development of the New Culture Movement.