A New Study on the Poetic Theory of Qi Shi

The theory in Qi Shi is based on the conceptions of yin and yang and the five elements with certain components worthy of affirmation. Its four starts and five crises reflect the idea of the unity and correspondence between man and universe as well as the progressive opinion of the development in Qi Shi. Its five natures and six emotions are said to inform the art of commanding people and serve as the foundation of believing in the original passion of The Book of Songs which proves undoubtedly valuable in literary criticism.