Personality Theory

Author: Zhuang Zhou
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The Argument of Equaling Humans and Beasts was a spontaneous literary game between Zhou Ze Xiong, Zhou Shi, and me at the end of the last century. Therefore, when it was serialized in the Book House magazine and published as a standalone book, we decided to use a pseudonym—Zhuang Zhou—feigned as an ancient figure. The intention was to "escape fame," not to "seek fame" or "gain profit"—any sound-minded person could see that. To "take the game to its conclusion," the authorship of the supplement remains unchanged, just like the title. Prejudice is not,. This is a fresh thinking and review of the history of Chinese literature in the 20th century, and also a return to tradition. The author breaks all conventions, completely disregarding other factors, and only starts from personal feelings and the literary world's standards. His views are clear, and his writing is straightforward. He hits the nail on the head with profound insights, and his conclusions are sharp, earning him the reputation of a "sharp surgical knife." It's interesting to read The Argument of Equaling Humans and Beasts. To be honest, I really enjoy The Argument of Equaling Humans and Beasts. It handles heavy topics with ease, is lively and vivid, unpretentious, unafraid to confront, avoids catering to popular tastes, doesn't claim authority, yet firmly believes in his own judgment, only saying what he wants to say, and doing so beautifully and uniquely. Reading such vivid and engaging criticism is itself an aesthetic pleasure. When I come across insights that resonate, I often whisper "good" to myself, and when I encounter heart-wrenching moments, I can't help but feel sorrowful. I believe that The Argument of Equaling Humans and Beasts not only inherits the strengths of classical Chinese poetic critiques but also absorbs the strengths of Western literary theories. It represents a pioneering and successful attempt at personalized criticism. The true progress of literature lies in personalization.