An Overview Of Cynical Literature In Ancient China

Under the influence of Confucianism,there has been a tradition of "poetry teaching" since ancient times in China,which takes "gentle and honest" as the aesthetic standard of poetry.However,the evaluation of entertainment and irony is not high.However,entertaining and teasing are human nature and an indispensable part of life.As a way of reasoning,cynical literature existed in the pre-qin classics.During the Han and Wei dynasties,it gradually became independent and its entertainment function was paid attention to.The tang and song dynasties were full of variety and elegance.Up to the yuan,Ming and qing dynasties,the satiric nature of cynical literature was obviously enhanced,and compared with the previous dynasties,it also showed a trend of popularization.Along with the changes of The Times,cynical literature has also gradually developed a variety of functions other than entertainment.It can be used to express one's bosom or make friends,which is not only conducive to the promotion of official career,but also able to educate people.