On the underlying causes why Tao Yuanming's Poetry is much respected By later generations

The study of Tao Yuanming's poems is a peculiar phenomenon on the history of Chinese literature.When it comes to the phenomenon that Tao's poetry is respected by later generations,it has already been discussed by others previously.But in this paper the author discusses the causes of the formation of the phenomenon,setting aside the achievements that the works of Tao's poetry have reached.As far as the author concerned,The reason why Tao Yuanming's poetry is so influential is that Tao's personal charm has exerted an powerful influence on the later generations.And what is more important,his image of the hermit is accepted by Chinese traditional literatus and his ideal life he pursuited in his lifelong provides a way of life,builds a spiritual home and the destination of soul for Chinese traditional literatus.Thus,Tao Yuanming's works are respected by later generations.