Research On Applications Of The Book Of Poetry During The Western Han Dynasty

The exordium explains the signification of applications of The Book of Poetry, and introduces the dissertation which expatiates the topic and research approach.Chapter one focuses on the Pre-Qin Period. In this period, applications of The Book of Poetry have two basic methods:"yin pi lian lei" and "duan zhang qu yi", which are going to influence applications of Poetry during Han Dynasty. Furthermore, there are some influential conceptions about applications of Poetry:"si wu xie" by Confucius, "shi zai wang dao" by Mencius, "the demotion of Shi and Shu" by Xun Zi.Chapter two focuses on the period from Hangaozu to Hanjingdi. In this period, economy and civilization have been developing, but Confucianism has not become the dominant ideology. In this period, quotations from Poetry in monarchs' rescripts or ministers'dissuasions is minority. Oppositely, some scholars' books have abundant applications of Poetry. For instance, "Xin Yu" by Lu Jia, "Xin Shu" by Jia Yi, "Han Shi Wai Zhuan" by Han Ying, "Huai Nan Zi" by Liu An. They quote from The Book of Poetry to support their points and ideology.Chapter three focuses on the period from Hanwudi to Hanxuandi. In this period, Han dynasty's economy, civilization, politics, and military affairs get a prime time. Confucianism has been becoming the dominant ideology. Quotations from Poetry in monarchs' rescripts or ministers' dissuasions become more and have a higher frequency. These applications have close connection to the dynasty's politic affairs. There are also some scholars' books having applications of Poetry. These are "Chun Qiu Fan Lu" by Dong Zhongshu, "Shi Ji" by "Sima Qian", and "Yan Tie Lun". They quote from The Poetry to discuss politics, economic, martial issues.Chapter four focuses on the period from Hanyuandi to the end of Western Han Dynasty. In this period, Han Dynasty's dominion is waning, and is overthrown by relatives of emperor on the side of his mother or wife. Ministers remonstrate against these relatives by quoting from Poetry frequently. There are also some scholars'books having applications of Poetry. These are "Xin Xu", "Shuo Yuan" and "Lie Nv Zhuan" by Liu Xiang, "Yi Lin" by Cui Zhuan. Applications of the Book of Poetry during the Western Han Dynasty have close connection to the dynasty's politic affairs, economy, civilization, and social problems. The Book of Poetry have been applied as an available reference, which contains grand moral standard.