An Analysis of Poetic Prose Creation in Yang Shuo's Prose Works

Abstract

The prose of Yang Shuo is novel in conception and profound in intention. He often adopts the expressive methods of expressing the will by supporting objects and lyrical scenes. He focuses on the creation of the artistic conception of poetry and his prose language is exquisite, subtle and fresh, also with harmonious phonology and artistic charm. Yang Shuo presented the view of “writing prose like a poem”, and advocates the use of a poetic attitude to condense the expression of prose. The article combines the poetic understanding of Yang Shuo's prose works and analysises three opinions on poetic prose.