On the Positioning of the History of Poetry and Other Topics

Author: Xu Dénan
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This is a collection of research on classical literature. It is divided into "Poetry and History" and "Perspectives and Forms." Most of the chapters have been published in various journals. For this compilation, the text has been polished or corrected. The history of classical literature in China has a long and profound tradition. Although, on the surface, ancient poetry, prose, fiction, legends, as well as vernacular tales, folk storytelling, Yuan opera, and Southern drama have fulfilled their historical mission; and many modern and contemporary literary forms, at least in form, have been inspired by the West. However, overall, classical literature and contemporary literature remain closely related in terms of cultural connotation, aesthetic taste, expressive forms, and literary language. Therefore, people emphasize exploring the connection points between the history of classical literature and contemporary literature, discussing important patterns in literary history, and how they can be applied to contemporary literature to promote its healthy development.