A History of the Development of Chinese Literary Theory and Criticism (Volume 1)

Author: Zhang Shao Kang / Liu Sanfu
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book serves as both a monograph and a textbook. From the perspective of a textbook, it conscientiously incorporates certain research findings from existing critiques. From the perspective of a monograph, the book differs significantly from previously published works in terms of its format, content selection, and viewpoints. It focuses on presenting its own research insights and perspectives on key aspects of the history of literary theory and criticism, exploring the major contributions of important literary theorists and critics from different historical periods to the development of literary theory and criticism history. Furthermore, it delves into some issues in the history of literary theory and criticism. The principles followed in this book are as stated by Liu Xie in the preface of "The Literary Mirror": "There are similarities with previous discussions, not because of mere imitation, but because the circumstances make it unavoidable. There are differences from previous arguments, not because of arbitrary divergence, but because the circumstances make it impossible to be the same." It is hoped that this can contribute a small part of one's efforts to advancing the study of the history of Chinese literary theory and criticism.