Survey of the History of Chinese Literature

Author: Zhou Yang
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is compiled based on the main entries from The Great Encyclopedia of China·Chinese Literature, presenting a concise history of Chinese literature. It pioneers a new approach to writing literary history, covering a time span from pre-Qin to the new era of socialism. In its arrangement, it breaks away from the traditional chapter, section, and paragraph structure, focusing on the continuous development of literature across different dynasties as the main thread, supplemented by the evolution of various literary forms, styles, and schools in each era. With new research findings, new perspectives, new information, concise language, and rigorous arguments, it offers readers an overview of the development of Chinese literature over thousands of years. At the end of the book, there is a Chronological Table of Major Events in Chinese Literature, which facilitates reference alongside the main text. The contributors are all renowned experts and scholars in the field of Chinese literature, ensuring that An Overview of the History of Chinese Literature possesses considerable authority and practicality.