On Yuan Mei's Thought And Writing

This thesis is about Yuan Mel. All his life, art of his poem~ his influence and people's comments on him .As his life is concerned, he resigns at 39; this gives him a good chance to develop his literature. He is an individualist on thought, stroIlg doubt spirit, approvement of personal desire, plain sympathy for populace and woman, constitute the main body of his thought. Free poetry theory leads his writing; history and feeling are the major part of his poem. The influence of Yuan Mel and his theory is profound and lasting. From Gong Zizhen to Liii Yut.ang, they all inherit his theory. People have no consistent attitude toward him, someone admire his courage and talent, aiid someone despise his personality and theory. Any way, Yuan Mel is a characteristic poet, atid can't be neglected.