History of Chinese Folk Literature

Author: Xie Taofang
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Chinese popular literature emerged in the mid-11th century, flourishing in urban areas during the late feudal society when the urban class rose. It was a popular form of literature that depicted the urban society. This work explores the theoretical issues of the Chinese urban society and popular literature, as well as its fate in modern times. It is the first history of Chinese popular literature, innovating in its overall structure and expression, and offering deeper insights into some controversial topics.