History of Foreign Literature (Second Edition), Volume 4

Author: Nie Zhenzhao
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: A History of Foreign Literature is a four-volume college-level textbook for liberal arts majors, organized by the School of Literature at Central China Normal University and co-authored by teachers from over ten universities across the country who have long been engaged in teaching and researching foreign literature. It is edited by Professor Nie Zhenzhao of the School of Literature at Central China Normal University and advised by Professor Wang Zhongxiang. This book was compiled to meet the needs of foreign literature teaching and research development, serving as a 21st-century history of foreign literature. It is divided into four volumes. The book incorporates the strengths of domestic and international foreign literature textbooks and the new achievements of foreign literature research since the reform and opening-up, adopting new concepts, methods, and systems. It explains the historical development of literary creation, the evolution of literary trends, and the transformation of literary criticism theories within the broader context of world literature, adhering to principles of scientificity, systematicity, academic rigor, and practicality. The book examines foreign literature from the perspective of comparative literature, with a focus on Western and American literature in its structure and content selection while also covering Asian and African literatures. It integrates literary history, trend history, and literary theory history into one volume, featuring a novel structure and rich content. It is suitable for use as a college textbook, as well as for reference by foreign literature researchers and enthusiasts.