History and Theory of Ancient Chinese Public Case Novels

Author: Miao Huaiming
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Publish Date: 2005-10-11
Features: This book is an academic monograph focusing on ancient Chinese detective fiction. Through the systematic review and analysis of a large amount of documentary materials, and by drawing on research methods and perspectives from disciplines such as sociology and law, it provides a relatively comprehensive and in-depth exploration of ancient Chinese detective fiction. The book first adopts a historical perspective to introduce the development of ancient Chinese detective fiction and its characteristics in different historical periods. Building on this foundation, it analyzes some important thematic patterns, examines the judicial methods depicted in the works, and discusses issues such as verdicts and the stylistic features of detective fiction. The book places emphasis on analyzing the popular cultural mindset reflected in detective fiction and the interactive relationships between various sociocultural factors in the creative, publishing, and dissemination processes. It does not aim for comprehensiveness but focuses on important literary phenomena and challenging issues, striving to provide practical solutions. Compared to previous works in the field, this book expands the research scope and proposes many insightful new perspectives.