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Lyricism and Innovation: The Evolution of New Lyric Poetry in Republican-era Periodicals (1912–1949)

Authors
Boyue Wang1, *
1Chinese Language and Literature, School of Humanities, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 1206550442@qq.com
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Boyue Wang
Available Online 31 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-511-9_7How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Republican-era periodicals; lyrical poetry; new ci poetry
Abstract

This paper explores the modern transformation mechanisms of New Lyric Poetry through the lens of Republican-era periodicals (1912–1949). The research reveals that print media reshaped the functional orientation of ci poetry through cross-regional dissemination, real-time writing, and public discourse engagement. On one hand, ci compositions transcended geographical constraints, forming an interconnected creative network anchored in cultural clusters such as Beijing-Tianjin and Shanghai-Hangzhou, where poetic works and historical narratives mutually corroborated (ci-shi hu zheng). On the other hand, the integration of vernacular language and metric experimentation—manifested in rhythmic fragmentation—infused classical ci imagery with modern themes such as scientific rationality and urban civilization. Navigating the tension between formal preservation and structural innovation, New Ci Poetry not only sustained cultural identity but also constructed a public discourse sphere, ultimately emerging as a literary mirror reflecting the cultural metamorphosis of Republican China.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
31 December 2025
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978-2-38476-511-9
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2352-5398
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