A History of Chinese Literature in the Twentieth Century. Volume 2

Author: Wang Xiaoming, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: As an anthology of literary history and theory, this book systematically compiles significant achievements in the study of 20th-century Chinese literature since the 1980s, showcasing the overall level and new directions of the discipline of modern and contemporary Chinese literature. The selected essays have all undergone rigorous screening. They include both reevaluations of topics such as late Qing fiction, the May Fourth literary tradition, and the "Seventeen Years Literature," as well as comprehensive reflections on subjects like modernist literature in China and the "implicit writing" in contemporary literature. The essays examine both internal literary issues, such as the genres of fiction, poetry, prose, and drama, as well as literary translation and literary criticism, and also explore the relationships between literature and society, literature and the city, and literature and other media. There are in-depth discussions of major figures like Lu Xun, Mao Dun, and Cao Yu, as well as meticulous analyses of renowned works such as The Family, Rickshaw Boy, and White-haired Girl. On an individual level, each essay is well-argued, fresh, and highly thought-provoking. As a collection, the book as a whole encompasses various methodologies and styles in the study of modern and contemporary Chinese literature, offering ample inspiration and insight into disciplinary methodology.