The object of this paper is the Argot Literature of the Times from the Han Dynasty to the South & North Dynasty .The paper attempts to explain this kind of literature thoroughly with the predecessor's foundation.The paper can be divided into five major parts.The first part redefines the concept of Argot Literature which is on the basis of Liuxie's "Wenxindiaolong · xieyin" . It discriminates the four kinds of understanding and defines the Argot Literature.At the same time points out Argot Literature has the nature of argot.The second part does some research on the character of the Argot Literature of Han.Wei.Six Dynasties. The styles of this period are as following:prophecy. riddle poem,clutch poem,wind poem,in the poem as a second,and also some witty text,words of historical biography.The third part analazes its characters,which show big variety of subjects,dynamic structures,and simple literary form etc.The fourth part discusses its function .First is the political function which includes tactful admonition, balancing the political relationship and the views on political life . Second is the entertainment function.The third one is the emotional function.The fifth part discloses its groups and changes .It points out the three stages of its development. The main creation form of Han Dynasty is comedians,which is a unconscious creation. In the Three states period, the type has increased, and the art has become skillful. The most important of all is that it becomes an conscious creation. All of these indicates it is the main change in Argot Literature. During the south and North Dynasty, the type increases more, and the literature presents a prosperous situation. |