Abstract:
In the midst of the Qing Dynasty, Wong Fanggang established himself as a distinctive poet by introducing the theory of “texture”. In terms of “substantial statement”, the “texture” meant “argumentation” and “investigation”, resulting from absorption and transformation of the theory of “wonderful tone”, but in terms of “logical statement”, it related to “narrative organization” and “poetic criteria”, taking shape by carrying on and transforming Shen Deqian’s theory of “noble style”. In a sense, the “texture” integrated “argumentation” with “narrative organization”, “wonderful tone” with “noble style”, and “character” with “learning”, revealing a influence of the Tongcheng School. Therefore, Different from Yuan Mei’s critical theory neglecting the pursuit of “argumentation”, “poetic criteria” and “mental impulse”, Wong contributed a more comprehensive poetic view by absorbing various poetic theories.
