Foreign Literature (Upper Volume - Revised Edition)

Author: Chen Yingxiang
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Based on the spirit of the newly issued teaching syllabus for secondary school teachers' academic training in "Selected Readings in Foreign Literary Works" by the State Education Commission and actual teaching conditions, the author revised the original edition of 1988 after thorough investigation and research. This revision largely retains the original format and content while adding special sections introducing the lives, thoughts, and creative works of authors such as Byron, Stendhal, Dostoevsky, Maupassant, Hardy, Mark Twain, García Márquez, Sartre, Kafka, Joyce, Beckett, Aitmatov, Gibran, Mahfouz, Soyinka, and others, with increased emphasis on contemporary and modern literature. Works not required by the syllabus, such as Asian and African literature, are still retained for teaching reference. The book is divided into two volumes: Volume 1 covers ancient, medieval, and modern literature in Western and European literature, while Volume 2 covers contemporary and modern Western and European literature as well as Asian and African literature. The content of each chapter is well-structured, balancing breadth and depth, with appropriate detail. It not only helps readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the development of foreign literature from ancient to modern times but also enables them to delve deeper into key authors and works. Accompanying this book is the revised edition of "Selected Readings in Masterpieces of Foreign Literature" (a three-volume set). This series of teaching materials is approved for use in satellite television, correspondence courses, and Chinese language programs at teacher education colleges. It is also suitable for self-study and reference for literature enthusiasts.