A Discussion on The Story of the Stone Forest (A Series of Classical Literature Studies from Renmin University of China)

Author: Zhang Guofeng
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This book is a specialized study on The Story of the Scholars. It is divided into three chapters. Chapter 1: The Ideological Origins of The Story of the Scholars discusses the evolution of the intellectual trends during Wu Jingzi's time and explores the realistic characteristics of his novel The Story of the Scholars. Chapter 2: The Political Orientation of The Story of the Scholars examines the changes in the policies toward intellectuals during the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong reigns, analyzing Wu Jingzi's political stance and his critique of the "highly prosperous" era of these three dynasties, as well as how his political attitude is reflected in the novel. Chapter 3: The Position of The Story of the Scholars in the History of Fiction provides an analysis of the development of Chinese fiction, placing The Story of the Scholars within this context for closer examination. It compares the novel with other works of the same period to highlight its significance in the history of fiction. The publication of this book will help readers conduct a more in-depth study of The Story of the Scholars.