History of European Literature, Volume 1: Ancient to Eighteenth Century

Author: Li Funing
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Publish Date: 2003-05-08
Features: European Literature from Antiquity to the 18th Century. The publication of the newly compiled History of European Literature, edited by Professor Li Funing, is a significant event in the field of foreign literature history research in China. Although its publication date was not necessarily intentionally chosen for the late 20th or early 21st century, its release at the turn of the century still holds special significance. It is a high-quality literary history work, the result of collaborative efforts by nearly 100 authors, primarily literary experts from Peking University in various languages, built upon the achievements and experiences of the original History of European Literature edited by Mr. Yang Zhouhan and others. It incorporates new developments in European literature during the latter third of the 20th century and integrates recent achievements in domestic and international literary history, literary theory, and criticism research. This comprehensive literary history reflects the overall level of 20th-century Chinese European literature history research. It can be said that for a considerable period in the future, this literary history will serve as a landmark achievement in the field of European literature history research in China and an authoritative reference book for foreign literature teaching and research in the country.