The Nature In Yuanhongdao's Literature Theory

Literature of Yuan HongDao's thought plays an important part in the history of late Ming literary. His theory is affected by"Human Nature"of Lao Zi and"chirdren heart"of Li Zhi. This thesis attempted to straighten unique perspectives of literary theorists in the late Ming Dynasty and develop our ancient literary theories by sorting out Yuan Hong Dao's thoughts on Nature.This paper includes four chapters:The first chapter focuses on the background of Yuan HongDao's theory of Nature and its characteristics as well as tracked the development process of the theory of Nature from Qin Dynasty to Wei and Jin Dynasties.The second chapter describes Yuan HongDao's theory of Nature by analyzing his poetries,specific analysis of the theory of poetry in the meaning of nature. From the natural starting combination of literary creation about Lao Zi and Li Zhi, Yuan HongDao innovative theirs ideas for his poetry provides a strong argument that in the landscape, emotion, literature and other content on the relentless pursuit of performance naturally.The third chapter mainly discussed the aesthetic features of Yuan HongDao's theory of Nature. Based on his pursuits on Nature, Yuan HongDao puts forward understanding thoughts on aesthetic quality of areas, such as truth, fun, rhyme, light. His thoughts of Nature is also his unique.The last chapter emphasizes on influences of Yuan HongDao's theory of Nature on future generations.