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Lingnan writing and the reminiscence of Song dynasty culture: A dtudy of the late Qing poet Jiang Fengchen’s literary works
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Date Issued
2025
Citation
Ng, C. L. (14 May 2025). Lingnan writing and the reminiscence of Song dynasty culture: A dtudy of the late Qing poet Jiang Fengchen’s literary works. The 16th Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities (ACAH2025), Tokyo, Japan.
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Jiang Fengchen 江逢辰（1859–1900), a renowned poet, lyricist, and painter born in Huizhou, Guangdong. This paper aims to contribute in the following three aspects. Firstly, it seeks to demonstrate how Jiang’s work contributes to the creation of a sense of place. By looking at a series of poems about local landmarks, the project aims to examine how Jiang’s discursive expressions contribute to the establishment of a local identity by creating sites imbued with cultural memory. Secondly, Jiang not only pays homage to Su Shi 蘇軾（1037–1101）by visiting the sites Su Shi frequented but also endeavors to emulate Su’s poetic style, composing verses in harmony with Su Shi’s works. This intertextuality warrants closer scrutiny as it sheds light on how Su Shi’s influence resonated among late Qing poets. Lastly, Jiang’s poems frequently express admiration for the lifestyle of the Song literati, encompassing an appreciation for paintings, calligraphy, and art. This specific reminiscence of the culture in the Song dynasty is not only a sentiment expressed by him but also a common trend among a group of poets and scholars who interacted with Jiang. In sum, Jiang Fengchen’s life and poetry exemplify the impact of Su Shi’s cultural and literary legacy on the Lingnan region during the late Qing dynasty and how Lingnan poets assimilated and leveraged these cultural assets.
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