History of Ancient Chinese Literary Theory

Author: Lai Lixing
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Publish Date: 2000-11-01
Features: This book describes the historical development of ancient Chinese literary theory by tracing its fundamental issues. The book organizes the historical development of Chinese literary theory and criticism into four stages: Stage 1: The Origins and Background of Ancient Chinese Literary Theory (Pre-Qin and Han Dynasties). Stage 2: The Establishment of Ancient Chinese Literary Theory (Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties). Stage 3: The Development and Stagnation of Ancient Chinese Literary Theory (Tang Dynasty to the Middle of the Ming Dynasty). Stage 4: The Summarization and Expansion of Ancient Chinese Literary Theory (Ming and Qing Dynasties).