Return to the Classics: The Deep Relationship Between Lu Xun and Pre-Qin Culture

Author: Liao Shizhong
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Lu Xun is a cultural giant who embodies the roles of a writer, thinker, and scholar. His life is intertwined with multiple cultural connections across ancient and modern, as well as Eastern and Western traditions. This book is the first systematic and in-depth monograph in the history of Lu Xun studies in China that explores the profound relationship between Lu Xun and pre-Qin culture. It not only compiles previous research on this topic but also proposes new insights holistically, advancing the study of the relationship between Lu Xun and pre-Qin culture by a significant margin. Undoubtedly, it is the first systematic and in-depth monograph in the history of Lu Xun studies in China that examines the deep connection between Lu Xun and pre-Qin culture. It not only synthesizes previous research on this subject but also presents its own novel perspectives in a comprehensive manner, further advancing the study of Lu Xun's cultural thought. This, in turn, opens up a fresh perspective for a more accurate understanding of Lu Xun's cultural strategy, way of thinking, artistic characteristics, and specific works like New Stories of Ancient Times, thereby expanding an exciting and highly promising intellectual space for exploration. The author possesses a broad knowledge base and a deep command of pre-Qin cultural classics, as well as unique insights into Western phenomenology and hermeneutics. The work features a grand structure, clear arguments, and fluent writing, making it an outstanding dissertation at the doctoral level.