Literary theory

Author: Youquan Ouyang
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book covers ten aspects, including literary texts, literary genres, literary types, literary aesthetic forms, the origin and development of literature, the essence and characteristics of literature, the function and value of literature, literary creation, literary appreciation, and literary criticism. From the perspectives of texts, genres, and aesthetic forms, the book delves into the fundamental principles of literature, breaking the traditional "essence-first" model. It also incorporates timely content into theoretical research, such as the impact of media transformation on literature. Specifically, it explores the challenges posed to literature by the internet, the knowledge economy, and globalization, while analyzing cutting-edge issues in literary theory, such as the new fate and role of literature. As a result, the book adjusts and updates the format and content of previous literary theory textbooks.