The study of Chu Ci is an important part of Jao Tsung-I’s academic research,his scholarship is not confined to one field.He integrate the study of Chu Ci with Archaeology,Geography,Bibliography and other disciplines,solve difficult problems and put forward new ideas.And his monographs include Geography of Chu Ci,Bibliography of Chu Ci,The Influence of The Chu Ci on Lyric Poetry,Dramatic Poetry and Music.Jao Tsung-I’s research spans many disciplines,cross references and comprehensive textual research,which has innovative value and enlightening significance for the study of Chu Ci.On the geographical study of Chu Ci,Jao Tsung-I analyzed the place names and waters of Chu Ci and solved the problems in Chu Ci geography.He developed and innovated on the basis of traditional scholarship methods,multi-dimensional thinking,comprehensive demonstration,broke through the difficulties in the geography of Chu Ci one by one,and connected the whole macro analysis from point to area.He developed the triple evidence method on the basis of the double evidence method,which combine the materials on paper with the newmaterials unearthed underground and the oracle bone inscriptions to confirm each other.Bibliography of Chu Ci is the first book about catalogue of Chu Ci.It combines bibliography with Chu Ci,covering ancient and modern Chu Ci related classics and overseas research results.The classification is clear and organized,which provides a reference for the study of Chu Ci.He also combined Chu Ci with Guqin,CI,Zaju and the life of ancient Chinese literati with his research,which fully reflected the depth and breadth of Jao Tsung-I’s research.In his academic papers,he also expounded on Tianwen and foreign literature,Definition of Lao Shang,with unique opinions,breaking and standing,creating new ideas for the study of Chu Ci.Jao Tsung-I reads ancient and modern Chinese and foreign classics,takes history as the basis,traces the source in the research,and examines the authenticity.He also conducted interdisciplinary research on multiple disciplines,expressed new opinions,widened the field of Chu Ci research and promoted the deepening of Chu Ci research.Taking the essence of predecessors,thinking independently,innovating constantly,opening up new ideas and new methods,laying the foundation for later scholars,and having important academic contributions. |