History Opens Poetically to Freedom: A Poetic Study of "Newly Weaved Stories"

Author: Zheng Jiajian
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: In terms of research methodology, the author places particular emphasis on the selection of key keywords, which may be related to his habit of reading dictionaries. Works such as "Miwosch's Dictionary" by Polish writer Czes?aw Mi?osz, "Terms of European and American Literature" by American theorist M.H. Abrams, and "Key Words" by British theorist Raymond Williams all inspire the author greatly. In the author's view, keywords in research are like stars in the night sky—these scattered points make the dark sky vibrant and profound. The precise selection of a keyword often leads to sudden enlightenment after moments of confusion. Of course, during the advancement of theory, the denotation and connotation of keywords may vary within certain limits, which is inevitable in thinking. Therefore, when a researcher finds a key keyword, he should not grasp it tightly like a miser clutching a coin. Instead, he should hold it in his palm, examine both sides, even toss it into the air to observe its graceful arc as it falls. After all, aren't shooting stars only beautiful because they streak across the night sky? This book comprehensively explores Lu Xun's creative thinking, modern techniques, and linguistic issues in "New Stories of Old Times," elucidating the stylistic features of the novel and its internal relationship with the tradition of ancient Chinese literature.