On Ouyang Xiu's Reception of Han Yu's Classical Poetry

This paper focuses on the Ouyang Xiu's evaluation and reception of Han Yus classical poetry and intend to reveal the influence of Ouyangs reception. Both Ouyang Xiu and Han Yu were influential poets, and it seems that by following Han Yus poetry creation Ouyang Xiu promoted the innovation of poetry. In summary, Ouyangs reception of Han Yu's classical poetry can be divided into three main aspects: directly borrowing Han Yus poetic phrases, imitating Han Yu in terms of theme and subject matter, and inheriting and promoting Han Yus method of "using prose as poetry." Ouyang had a great influence on poets of Song dynasty through his creations, which changed the content and enriched the theme of Song poetry. Ouyang Xius emulation of Han Yu not only highlighted the exemplary nature of Han Yu's poetry but also promoted its widespread acceptance. Ouyang Xius study of Han Yu marked a critical point in the transformation of early Song poetic style.