明末清初词中的忧患意识 = A manifestation of a sense of crisis in Ci written during the late Ming and early Qing period

Abstract

The purpose of the research project is to gain an insight into the heartfelt concerns of the poets living in the critical late Ming and early Qing period, which signified a turbulent transition from the Ming dynasty to the Qing dynasty. These include a pressing sense of crisis in the face of an uncertain future under Manchurian rule, a prevalence of pro-Ming sentiments as well as humanitarian concerns pertaining to livelihood of the commoners. The above-mentioned factors are believed to have contributed to the revival of Ci during the Ming-Qing transition. By taking a close look at how a sense of crisis is manifested in the works of major poets of that era, we are then better able to trace and understand the "renaissance" of Ci.