History. Thought - A History of 20th Century Chinese Literary and Artistic Thought (Volume 1)

Author: Ge Hongbing
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This volume includes two sections: "History" and "Trends." The "History" section reflects on the history of Chinese literary theory and criticism over the past century, providing a panoramic view of the 20th-century history of Chinese literary theory and criticism. The "Trends" section not only revisits revolutionary realism, romanticism, liberalism, and populism in the first half of the 20th century but also reflects on emerging new literary trends since the new period, such as new enlightenment, new historicism, new rationalism, and cultural studies. Additionally, it collects insightful thoughts on comparative literature, folk literature, and the modern transformation of classical literary theory. This volume can be used as an elective course for undergraduate students in relevant fields or as a textbook for graduate students in literary theory.