英文摘要
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Literary variation due to uniquely distinguished style from that of conventional rules takes on various labels. Yang Wanli labeled those unconventional methods as ”reverse the verdict method” in his work ”Chengzhai Poetry”, Huang Gianting labeled those as ”wearing a sock inside out method”, while Wei Quingzhi labeled those as ”reversing the words method”. Song poets are reluctant to follow guidelines from their predecessors, and often utilize unique techniques that dazzle their audience, some of which became milestones of unconventional poems. Wang AnShui exemplifies Song poets who astonished the audience with creative and unique unconventional writing style. His work will be used to illustrate the birth of ”reverse the verdict method” during the Northern Song Dynasty, and furthermore, I will explore the distinguished composition technique, and how it gave birth to a new style and at the same time reflected on the classis. I will establish grounds that the ”reverse the verdict method” was based on the ”truth” in historical references, and paid homage to the essence of Chinese Literature. Song Dynasty was unique in many ways. First, literary proficiency was high during that period, and those who are proficient are often encouraged to question and critique the contents to shed new light and voice out individual opinion. Such was not the case in prior dynasties where literary taboo and cautious approach were taken when studying classic works. This wave of individualism was further fueled by political reform pioneered by Wang which sparked the ensuing political struggle between the Conservative and the Reformist. His literary works intertwine with his life and exemplifies his struggle and battle against the Conservative. The ”reverse the verdict method” of writing was not only a new milestone in distinguishing new style in literary works, but it also takes a stand in political minefield and seek differences within similarity and similarity within differences. He expressed his different opinion in the struggle between ”Chu” and ”Han” and sought out unique insights about stories of Wang Zhou Gin, furthermore, he relentlessly sought out new ways to write and compose, making the literary works in Song Dynasty distinguished from Tang Dynasty. His contribution was not limited to development of new style, but he also expressed the desire of poets willing to go after to analyst historical accuracy in literature to further sort facts from fiction, and faults from righteous actions through careful tailor of literary styles, magnifying and pull away of segmental writing to bring life historical events in witty and satirical criticisms to restore the ”truth” of the past.
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