Traditional novels and the tradition of novels

Author: Chen Wenxin
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: "Red Candles! Not in vain, not in vain! You were meant to burn out your light—this is the natural method." Excerpted from the Preface Poem of "Red Candles" by Wen Yiduo
Afterword: The renowned poet and scholar Wen Yiduo was the first Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Wuhan University. This academic series is named after his collection of poems "Red Candles," intending to honor the personality and scholarly spirit of the esteemed Mr. Wen. The research object of this book is Chinese classical fiction, with the focus on the study of the genre of Chinese classical fiction. Examining issues from the perspective of genre distinction is one of the author's academic beliefs. Therefore, this book achieves the organization and exploration of the "fiction tradition" by conducting a comprehensive study of the "traditional fiction." The author's writing style is elegant and approachable, with detailed arguments and substantial evidence, demonstrating a broad knowledge background and a wide academic perspective. The book holds significant academic value.