End-of-Century Trends and Modern Chinese Literature

Author: Xiao Tongqing
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: The revision and proofreading of the manuscript have finally been completed. Looking at the date, it happens to be exactly one year since the completion of my thesis last year. Throughout the revision process, there were some things I had wanted to say, and now I can finally express them. This book is my doctoral dissertation. From selecting the topic to drafting the outline and finally writing the full text, I received meticulous guidance from my supervisor, Professor Wang Furén, throughout. I would like to thank Professor Wang for the profound intellectual and wisdom he has imparted to me over the past three years. In my brief academic career, I am particularly unforgettable of my master's supervisor, Professor Wu Xiaomei. At the most difficult time in my life, it was Professor Wu's selfless help that led to who I am today. For this, I will remember it for life. I would like to thank Professor Guo Zhigang, who initially accepted me into his fold. I still remember the first time I received a letter of encouragement from Professor Guo to apply for a doctoral program, which was in a remote mountain valley in Qinghai called Shuixia. It was the height of summer, yet there was still snow there, and Professor Guo's warm encouragement filled my heart with warmth. Later, although I changed supervisors to Professor Wang Furén, Professor Guo continued to care about my studies and life. This kindness will never be forgotten by me. I will never forget Mr. Wang Jia Shi of the editorial department of the Lu Xun Research Monthly. My first naive academic paper was published through his hands. Mr. Wang and I were strangers, yet over the years, his selfless help has moved me deeply to this day.