Research on the Literary Phenomena of China at the End of the 20th Century

Author: Cao Wenxuan
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: When it comes to the 20th century, I would not dare to predict the beginning of the 21st century, let alone the entire 21st century. I do not feel, like some people, that the 21st century is an exhilarating and unimaginable era. I also would not say: The 20th century ends abruptly, and Chinese culture then takes a completely new turn. Instead, I believe: Everything crosses into the 21st century in a vague and uncertain manner. The continuous nature of time is self-evident: Today contains yesterday and tomorrow. Between yesterday, today, and tomorrow, there are no edges, nor clear edges. Ebb and flow are inevitable, but they proceed forward in a rolling manner.