20th Century Chinese Literature Studies · Liao, Jin, and Yuan Literature Studies: Liao, Jin, and Yuan Literature Studies

Author: Ji Xianlin
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: "Studies on 20th Century Chinese Literature" is a comprehensive collection of research achievements by Chinese scholars on Chinese literature from ancient times to the 1990s in the 20th century, representing the culmination of Chinese literature studies. "The blossoms of the morning are already unfurled, and the flowers of the evening are yet to bloom." Publishing this series at the turn of the century confirms the in the historical process and, further, provides references for the development of Chinese literature in the new century within the context of globalization. This is undoubtedly meaningful. The "Studies on 20th Century Chinese Literature" series is edited by Professor Ji Xianlin as honorary editor-in-chief, with Professor Zhang Yanjin and Professor Lü Weifen as editors-in-chief. The series is organized into 10 volumes and 12 sub-series based on the developmental trajectory of Chinese literature studies. The volumes on the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties periods, as well as the Ming Dynasty, each consist of two sub-series, totaling approximately 1 million words. The remaining volumes are single sub-series, each with about 500,000 words. The series spans nearly 6 million words, and it is believed that all significant research achievements on 20th-century Chinese literature have been included. This volume is part of the "Studies on 20th Century Chinese Literature" series. The 20th century was a period of transformation in Chinese society, marked by significant changes, rapid development, and a highly complex process. It included both uplifting progress and tragic songs, as well as absurdity and farce. Chinese intellectuals, amidst the waves of this era, contemplated, sought, awakened, and created, driving the development of academia and, in turn, the development of society. For Chinese society, this century was a critical and important one. Over these hundred years, China transformed from a poor, backward, semi-colonial, and semi-feudal nation into an independent and prosperous emerging developing country. With the profound changes in society, lifestyles and ideological concepts also underwent significant shifts. As an important aspect of the ideological form, the academic field also experienced a process of transformation and development.