The Quest and Discourse of the Intellectual: A Study of Modern Chinese Essays

Author: Huang Ke'an
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The author of this book reflects on "essays" as an important form of expression for modern Chinese intellectuals. He analyzes that the essence of modern essays lies in "social criticism" and "cultural criticism," traces the development of modern Chinese essays, proposes that non-systematic, leisurely, witty, ironic, and humorous are five aesthetic characteristics of the artistic expression of modern Chinese essays, and summarizes the experiences and lessons of modern Chinese essays.