Cultural Interpretation of Ancient Chinese Lyric Theory

Author: Li Junping
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book draws on, utilizes, and examines the resources, materials, and objects of ancient Chinese lyrical theory, employing cultural interpretation as its method. It comprehensively investigates the mechanisms of the inner emotional activities of writers and artists, as well as the mechanisms of lyrical activities (the movement of emotions through different media and carriers). It focuses on examining the trajectories of the emergence and movement of "emotion," the trajectories of lyrical activities, the anthropological ontology and linguistic forms of lyrical activities, the unity of the lyrical process and the specificity of lyrical works, as well as the connections and distinctions between lyricism and narration. It proposes several original academic viewpoints. Such a systematic examination of emotional activities, lyrical mechanisms, and their works is relatively rare and constitutes innovative research. The content is substantial, the language concise and clear, and the presentation both accessible and subtly engaging. Although it is foundational theory, it also holds practical value.