2004 China Literary Theory Anthology

Author: Compiled by the Research and Development Department of the Chinese Writers' Association
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is one of the earliest published annual selections of theoretical criticism in China, featuring representative authors and essays that reflect the new advancements and achievements in contemporary Chinese literary theory and criticism. From theoretical perspectives such as the modernity of literature, "the aestheticization of everyday life," and the boundaries of literary studies, as well as examining the internal contradictions of contemporary literature, the long novels of the new century, and the current state of literature, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the focal points, hot topics, and major trends in literary theory and criticism in 2004. The authors are prominent scholars active in the field of theoretical criticism, and the compilers are seasoned experts with long-standing experience in literary theory and criticism.