Research on Mei Zengliang's Poetry Theory of "Ba-bi"

On the preface of his poetry anthology Mei Zengliang proposed his poetry theory of Ba-bi.First,the core of Mei's poetry theory was authentic.It required that describing and flaking be true,minds and emotions be true,and judging writers and works be real.Before him,nobody of Tongcheng School had highlighted the importance of literary authenticity.Second,Mei emphasized that works should reflect the reality and intervention in reality.In the early Qing Dynasty,there were four famous Poem Schools: Wang Shizheng's thoughts of charming,Shen Deqian's thoughts of style,Weng Fanggang's thoughts of skin-texture,and Yuanmei's thoughts of spirit.All of them paid more attention to the poetic artistry.Third,Mei emphasized poetry art law,such as the inspiration for literary creation,the unity of content and form.Finally,Mei discussed writer's self-cultivation.