Appreciation of Chinese Classical Novels

Author: Zhang Rong
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: In modern literary appreciation theory, there is a very important concept called "resonance." What does it mean? It refers to the psychological identification between readers and authors, as well as among readers themselves, transcending the boundaries of time and space, regarding a certain work, a certain character, a certain emotion, or even a certain expressive technique. For a long time, the emergence of resonance was considered a sign that literary appreciation had reached a certain climax. However, in recent years, many experts and scholars have argued that resonance is merely a reaction that emphasizes identification more. According to modern literary theory, the process of literary appreciation should be a process that includes filling in gaps, dialogue, and even savoring.