Empirical and Poetic: Naturalism in Twentieth-Century Chinese Literature

Author: Yu Qihong
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book adopts new thinking and perspectives to re-examine, elaborate, and reinterpret this batch (or category) of novels, classifying them under the genre of "Naturalism." This is highly insightful, bold, and innovative! The book breaks away from the old to introduce the new, draws extensively from various sources, presents rigorous arguments, provides empirical evidence, and offers insights that others have not yet discovered, establishing its own unique voice. I believe it is very worth everyone's serious reading. — Liu Xiqing
This book exhibits two distinct yet complementary characteristics: it integrates the novels under the framework of Naturalism, defying the mainstream trend with a unique and creative approach, showcasing great literary vision; it employs empirical methods to meticulously analyze the texts, delving into unconventional perspectives, demonstrating fine attention to detail. The combination of these two aspects makes the book noteworthy. Without the tendency to seek attention through empty rhetoric, it carries a solid and earnest spirit, which is rare and commendable. — Li Fuwei
This book is grounded in an objective and rigorous academic stance, describing and organizing the contemporary Chinese Naturalism literary trend within the context of French Naturalist thought. It explores the causes of its emergence, its external forms, and its inner spirit. Additionally, the book applies empirical methodologies comprehensively to objectively and precisely analyze and synthesize this significant literary trend and creative output that emerged in late 20th-century China. For instance, it provides meticulous arguments for the internal and external causes of this trend's development; further, it conducts linguistic analyses of typical texts, demonstrating strictness, meticulousness, and professionalism.