Mi Tan

The following abstract is an exposition of the notion of the "phenomenon" as it first emerged in Wang Chong's Lunheng during the Han Dynasty. In the domain of literary studies, the term 'phenomena' is employed to denote the images, events, plots, scenes, motifs, and details that are perceptible and experiential in literary works. The combination of these elements results in a unified whole that possesses a distinct semantic and emotional significance. Wang Wei's poetry concerning the Han Dynasty is replete with such examples, particularly with regard to the manner in which he discusses locations. In contrast to the focus on narrative in poetry, Wang Wei's geographical writings are characterised by an emphasis on documenting relevant elements. The presence of historical and geographical elements in Wang's poetry suggests the recurrence of events.

Wang Wei poetry; Han-era geography; geographical phenomena; continuity

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