Selected Qing Dynasty Literary Theories: A Collection of Chinese Literary Theories Through the Ages

Author: Wang Yunxi
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: This book is a selection of literary critical discussions by Qing Dynasty writers, categorized into three types: essays on poetry, prose, and ci poetry; discussions on drama; and critiques on fiction. Here, the term "Qing Dynasty" refers to the early to mid-Qing period, excluding the era after the Opium War. The tradition of literary criticism has both historical continuity and its own developmental, while also being intricately connected with the political, economic, academic, aesthetic trends of the time, as well as literary creation itself. Through this anthology, we attempt to present an overview of the stages and developmental threads of Qing Dynasty literary criticism.