The poetics means not only the theory on poems but also the general literaiy theory

which is the basic principles

concepts

or generalizing thinking on literature

which could be developed and utilized to meet all kinds of expectations. Also

it is the regular cognitions restricting the forming of artistic works

but without the interpretation and explanation to particular works. Professor Daiyun Yue

known for her work in establishing the poetics as a valid field for inquiry

summarizes that: Nowadays

the poetics refers to the theoretical research on literature in the abstract level

which is different from literary criticism and literature history and doesn't evaluate the specific work. It is the study of the literary text mode and conventions

and how the literary significance of these patterns and program.The poetics is interdisciplinary

inclusive to different knowledge from different fields. From the beginning of the 20th century

many kinds of new methods and concepts have emerged to broaden the field. There is thus considerable diversity in the development of the poetics.