Basic Information
Summary
The Importation and Appreciation of Mid-Late Tang Dynasty Lufu: On the Kaku (exemplary verses) Found in the Wakan rōeishū [Collection of Japanese and Chinese Poems] and the Shinsei rōeishū (Newly Edited Collection of Poems)
Presenter: Lu Yingyao (Kyoto University, Doctoral Program)
Language: Japanese
Host
“Towards a New Generation of East Asian Classical Studies via International Collaboration: From the Realm of Writing’s Frontier”
Reports
Today, Lu Yingyao, a PhD candidate at Kyoto University, gave a presentation on the theme of “The Importation and Appreciation of Mid-Late Tang Dynasty Lufu: On the Kaku of the Wakan rōeishū and the Shinsen rōeishū,” with more than ten in attendance.
Following her published paper, "A study on the miscellaneous verses ( found in the Wakan rōeishū and the Shinsen rōeishū: on the dissemination of Late Tang lufu in East Asia,” Ms. Lu presented a multifaceted and comprehensive study on all the Mid-Late Tang lufu kaku found in the Wakan rōeishū and the Shinsen rōeishū.
First, Ms. Lu introduced the history of the appreciation of kaku, and gave an overview of the purpose of her study, the methods used, and the sources utilized. Then, she discussed the Mid-Late Tang lufu kaku included in the two collections and their authors, as well as the dissemination of Mid-Late Tang lufu and their being brought into Japan. In the final part of the presentation, Ms. Lu shifted her focus to the appreciation of lufu in practice as observed amongst the Heian period aristocrats, such as the singing of lufu kaku.
Then, in the open discussion, the participants turned to discuss a range of relevant subjects, including the appreciation of post-Bai Juyi Chinese literary works in Japan, the reception of Mid-Late Tang lufu during the Heian period, and the practice of lufu composition by the literati.
We would like to, again, express our gratitude to Ms. Lu Yingyao for her presentation, the teachers for their valuable guidance, and all those who contributed to the stimulating discussions.
Written by Qiu Siyuan, Doctoral Program, Kyoto University.
