History of Warring States Literature

Author: Fang Ming
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Publish Date: 1996-10-01
Features: The book History of Warring States Literature has a broad scope and meticulous arguments. In summary, it has the following characteristics: , regarding the topic, the author treats Warring States literature as an independent whole for study, with a grand perspective, proposing a framework that comprehensively and systematically discusses literature of the Warring States period. This represents a further deepening of research on Warring States literature and a new development in the study of pre-Qin literature. Moreover, this book is also a key specialized work for studying the history of Warring States period literature. Regarding the research attitude, the author possesses a scientific and pragmatic character. The author views literature as a historical and national concept, regulating it with a historicalist perspective to determine the scope of Warring States literature research. At the same time, the author is well-versed in the Six Classics, the Hundred Schools of Thought, historical records, and fu poetry, and is familiar with new achievements in Warring States literature research. Based on abundant materials, the author conducts careful examination, meticulous organization, and balanced analysis. Combining macro and micro perspectives, theoretical elaboration with textual debate, the author grounds their views on rich material. This research method should be promoted. Regarding the content, the author provides detailed, specific, and insightful discussions on the social thought of the Warring States period, the survival of writers and their works, ideological content, and artistic features. For example, the book discusses the new atmosphere of the Warring States period, distinguishes between Huang-Lao Daoism and Yang Zhu/Zhuangzi Daoism, proposes research on the literary thought of the Four Classics of Huangdi, explores the relationship between Warring States literature and Confucius and the Six Classics, offers an understanding of Qu Yuan's tragic nature, and summarizes the mainstream and characteristics of Warring States literature. The arguments are well-founded and logically coherent, making them valuable references for researchers.