Law and Custom, Human Feelings: A Study of Family Themes in Family Novels of the Ming and Qing Dynasties

Author: Duan Jiangli
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book takes the relationship between "etiquette and law" and "human feelings" as its premise, focusing on works such as Jin Ping Mei, Xing Shi Yin Yuan Chuan, Lin Lan Xiang, Qi Luo Tong, Hong Lou Meng, and Gu Wang Yan as its primary subjects. By combining historical and cultural contexts with literary backgrounds, it examines various issues reflected in traditional family novels, including family concepts, romantic ideals, moral values, and the class-based characteristics of families. The interpretation helps readers gain a more comprehensive understanding of human nature and the essence of traditional families, enabling them to explore the strengths and weaknesses of traditional Chinese culture from another perspective. This, in turn, provides valuable insights for the cultivation of individual character, the harmony and happiness of family life, and the reshaping of national character.