Research on the Transformation of Contemporary Chinese Literary Theory Discourse

Author: Yang Junlei
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Researching contemporary Chinese discourse requires a broad knowledge base and the ability to think and articulate. This book is a valuable attempt. As a pioneering effort, though it may seem somewhat scattered, its sensitivity to issues, dedication to value concerns, and efforts in knowledge accumulation make it a worthwhile academic work in an era of nihilism and superficiality. The book employs discourse analysis to describe the individual's positioning in the mirror of discourse during the transformation of contemporary literary theory. It analyzes modernity and postmodernism discourse from the perspective of value reconstruction, addressing issues such as the modern transformation of ancient literary theory discourse, the transformation of aesthetic values under technological centrism, and the impact of deconstruction and cultural studies on pure literary research. It proposes returning to the origins of literary theory research, specifically the embodiment of humanistic spirit in marginal writing, and achieving dialogue and interaction between individuals in the public space of meaning exchange and the value concern of writing individuals. At the intersection of tradition and modernity, as well as local and Western influences, it provides cutting-edge thinking for the development of Chinese literary theory.