| Essay is a major form in the history of Chinese literature, and Song Dynasty essays, after the establishment of "The Eight Great Essay Writers of The Tang and Song Dynasty", has led the way. Wang Anshi's as a politician, litterateur cum philosopher has contributed greatly to the same. In the respect Wang Anshi's contribution is outstanding to say the least. As such his commentary on human subject is an area that is worth investigating. His essay commentary on human subject is unlike any others. This thesis is looking forward to discuss his essay's characteristics and style via reading of his essay with the assistance of previous commentators. The first chapter concentrated on Wang Anshi's life, political career and his success in literature. The second chapter is a brief study on these essays' content with the objective to find out his inner desire while writing these essays. The third chapter represents a critical study on the creative characteristics of these essays, and its peculiarity. |
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