What does it mean that "poetry speaks for itself"? What is the impact of this theory?

"Poetry speaks to the will" is an ancient Chinese literary theorist's understanding of the essential characteristics of poetry. The concept of "poetry speaks to the heart" was first introduced by the authors of the Classic of Poetry in their descriptions of the purpose of composing poems. The earliest time it was put forward as a theoretical term was in Zuo Zhuan (左传-襄公二十七年), in which it is written that Zhao Wenzi said to Shuxiang, "Poetry speaks of the will. Later on, the expression "poetry expresses one's will" became more common. Shun's words were recorded in the Shangshu-Yao Dian: "Poetry speaks of the will, song of eternal speech, sound of eternal, rhythm and sound." In the Yao Code, "poetry speaks of the will" means "poetry speaks of the will of the poet," and the meaning of "will" focuses on thoughts, ambitions, and aspirations.

Chinese Name

Poem Expressing Ideal

Alias

Poem Expressing Ideal

Expressions

Poetry Expressing Ideal

Poetry Expressing Ideal

Poetry Expressing Ideal

Singing Ideal, Song Expressing Ideal, Sound Expressing Ideal, Rhythm Expressing Ideal

Proposers

Shun

Shun

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Date of formulation

Shangshu - Yao Dian

Applied disciplines

Poetics

Scope of applicable fields

Literature, History, Philosophy