History of Ancient Chinese Literature Research in the 20th Century: Volume on Ci Studies

Author: Huang Lin Cao Xinghua
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The proposal of the history of Ci studies in the 20th century is a recombination of the development process of Ci studies within the field of history. Its significance is as follows: First, it fundamentally breaks free from the constraints of sociopolitical historical periods, allowing Ci studies to possess its own independent character, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the development process of Ci studies. Second, detaching from the political struggle model of chronological division is an inevitable adjustment of overly utilitarian academic concepts, which benefits the reevaluation of the value of Ci studies and the scientificization of Ci studies research. Third, presenting the development process of Ci studies in its entirety allows its original form to be described more clearly, which is conducive to clarifying understanding and resolving confusion. The history of Ci studies in the 20th century also has another meaning—it is not limited to China but is global and international. This is a special feature of the history of Ci studies in the 20th century. Before the 20th century, the history of Ci studies was in a closed state, with overseas Ci studies not being very developed. This was undoubtedly because Ci is a "national essence" of China, but it does not mean that there was no Ci studies.