The Three Heirs of the Fu: A Modern Renaissance of Classical Chinese Poetry

Lawrence K. Wang 王抗曝 (2026). "The Three Heirs of the Fu: A Modern Renaissance of Classical Chinese Poetry ", "Global Humanities and Liberal Arts" , Volume 2026, Number 1G, January 9, 2026, 2026 (1G), 20 pages, Lenox Institute Press, Auburndale, MA, USA. .......... ABSTRACT: The classical Chinese Fu (賦), a dominant literary form of the Han Dynasty, is revitalized for the 21st century through three innovative poetic structures: the Core-Style Poem, the Interrogative Core Poem, and the Ru-Style Poem. This presentation explores how these "Three Heirs" inherit the Fu's essential pillars of logic, inquiry, and imagery, respectively. By transforming ancient rhetorical techniques into modern tools for dialectical reasoning, spiritual deconstruction, and compassionate connection, these forms constitute a unified literary system designed to promote clarity, understanding, and global peace. ....... KEYWORDS: Fu Poetry, Core-Style Poem, Interrogative Core Poem, Ru-Style Poem, Modern Chinese Literature, Peace Studies, Literary Innovation