Research on the Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons. Issue 6

Author: Chinese Association of Literary Theories
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: "The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons" is a monumental and profound ancient literary theory masterpiece, shining brightly in the history of Chinese culture and illuminating the literary world of subsequent generations. "It not only helps us understand the evolution of ancient literature but also proposes a series of literary principles and insights into the history of Chinese culture, which hold significant reference value for current literary creation and literary theory criticism." Many chapters in it also greatly assist the younger generation in enhancing their literary knowledge and improving their literary literacy. For this reason, he compares his translation of "The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons" to a "dragon" connecting the "literary mind of the medieval era" and the "later generation of literary enthusiasts." He dedicates the book at the beginning with the inscription, "I dedicate this book to the literary youth of the new century." Zhang Guangyan also believes, "Excellent culture is the common wealth of humanity. Every nation's outstanding literary works enrich the treasure trove of world literature with its unique national characteristics, making it both national and international." Another purpose of his translation of "The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons" is to consider that "as cultural exchanges between China and the world continue to develop, 'The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons' will attract even more attention from scholars and literary circles worldwide, and its reach will continue to expand," thereby providing some assistance to scholars, translators, or others in various countries."