Research on Li Yu's Novels and Dramas

Author: Hu Yuanling
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Believes that Li Yu's novels emphasize the importance of real and detailed daily life, carefully observing ordinary life and daily routines, discovering beauty and value in the mundane, and showcasing his subtle and unique philosophy of life—"the study of household affairs." Believes that Li Yu's novels contain a strong sense of appreciation for vibrant life, interpreting everything through the lens of life, both catering to life's desires and flexibly navigating the conventions and rules that constrain life, demonstrating his pragmatic rational spirit that affirms human existence. Believes that Li Yu's rewrites of plays were not simple repetitions but rather incorporated his fundamental concepts of theatrical and fictional writing. Li Yu's "Silent Drama" and "Chronicles as the Basis for Historical Romances" reveal more about their similarities within differences, while their differences within similarities include: 1) "The purpose of writing lyrics is solely for the stage"; 2) the shift from a single theme to multiple themes; 3) a more detailed depiction of details, scenarios, and characters than in novels. This book aims to delve deeply into the ideological and artistic significance of Li Yu's novels and plays, showcasing their unique value and the interactive relationship between theater and fiction. Employing a research approach that intertwines "culture, literature, and text," it explores specific issues one by one in the form of a series of essays, focusing on demonstrating the artistic spirit of Li Yu's novels and plays. The book interprets the works through the author's attitude toward life and existence, delving into the author's inner journey, providing new perspectives, insights, and methods for the study of Li Yu's novels and plays, offering certain enlightening value.