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The "Ancient Prose Movement" of the Tang and Song Dynasties was of great significance in the history of literature, thought, and Confucianism. Based on a genealogical review of the framework and paradigm of previous research on the "Ancient Prose Movement", this book highlights "literary literature", keenly grasps the difference between the "Ancient Prose Movement" of the Tang and Song Dynasties and the previous and subsequent literary "movements", and emphasizes the scholar-officials produced by the imperial examination system. The particularity of the society and literature of the Tang and Song Dynasties, which were composed of elites, redefined the ancient prose movement and re-staged its development process. It focused on elucidating propositions such as the relationship between the "ancient prose movement" and New Confucianism, Xian Liang Jinjuan, and Su Che and the "ancient prose movement". It was full of new meanings and had great meanings.

This book contains 17 important research papers by the author on Tang and Song poetry and Buddhist literature and art over the years, plus 3 book reviews. The research part on poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties involves poetic style, poetry themes, poetic concepts, poet identity, etc. The research part on Buddhist literature and art involves many aspects such as art, texts, and folk customs. The specific examinations and discussions are all cutting-edge results in this field, without losing interest and readability.

This book is divided into four parts. The first part is a concise version of Su Shi's biography, describing Su Shi's maverick personality, wild personality, broad spiritual world, and unparalleled artistic achievements; the second part is "Appreciation of Works", analyzing Su Shi's representative works; the third part "Perspectives of Famous Artists" selects articles by Huang Tingjian and Wang Shuizhao, and the fourth part "Chronology of Su Shi" can help readers comprehensively and deeply understand Su Shi.