Research on Chinese Folk Story Types

Author: Liu Shouhua
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book employs the motif and typological research methods from modern folk literature studies, selecting 60 common story types from various ethnic groups in China. It conducts case-by-case analyses on their oral and written forms, cultural connotations, aesthetic tastes, ethnic and regional characteristics, as well as tracing their origins, cross-national and cross-ethnic comparisons. Additionally, the author provides insightful generalizations on the overall characteristics of the Chinese folk story art world; and reviews the academic progress of scholars at home and abroad who have used comparative methods, starting from motifs and types, to open up new horizons in story research. The book radiates a deep appreciation for the diverse yet unified, long-standing Chinese ethnic folk literature. The research methods and perspectives of this book are novel, the data is rich and detailed, the analysis is both profound and accessible, combining academic originality with readability for both scholars and general readers.