Chinese Interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

Author: Li Hongye
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: It is rare to find an academic work that comprehensively and historically analyzes how Chinese people interpret important foreigners. It can even be said to be unparalleled. — Chinese Andersen Ambassador and Translator Lin Hu
"The Discovery of Children" and its significance for modern Chinese writers and literature have yet to enter the field of research. The writing of this book will offer us many insights in this regard. — Professor Qian Liqun of Peking University, expert in modern and contemporary literature
The book is meticulously argued, with sharp insights and fresh perspectives, offering us numerous inspirations and reflections. It holds a significant meaning in preserving a spiritual specimen of Chinese social culture in the 20th century. — Professor Wang Quangen of Beijing Normal University, expert in children's literature research
Andersen, as an important writer who has and continues to influence Chinese children's literature, has not received the attention he deserves in the field of children's literature criticism or comparative literature, nor has his work been clearly analyzed. Li Hongye's work fills this gap and holds pioneering value in academia. — Professor Cao Yanwen of Peking University, expert in contemporary literature research
The author is familiar with the theory and methodology of comparative literature and has a deep understanding of cultural studies. She skillfully employs the research strategies of these two disciplines to propose novel perspectives on the various phenomena of Andersen's transnational and cross-cultural communication. — Professor Zhang Hanliang of National Taiwan University
This is the first monograph in China to systematically and deeply study the reception history of Andersen's fairy tales. The book combines the strengths of comparative literature's "influence-reception" research, interdisciplinary research, and cultural studies. It rigorously and empirically presents the translation and research journey of Chinese people toward Andersen's fairy tales over the past century, while also outlining the Chinese image of Andersen in different historical contexts. The author's research approach, which starts from the perspective of local China and uses the "other" to reflect the "self," further highlights the significance, constructive role, and reference value of Andersen's fairy tales for the development of Chinese children's literature. The book also extends its scope to a broader readership. Its authentic documentation and meticulous analysis of the reading landscape of Andersen's fairy tales hold significant academic and methodological value. The writing of the book is imbued with poetic charm, blending lyrical elements with rational analysis, creating a captivating allure.