Comparative Literature and World Literature (Special Issue Celebrating the 75th Birthday of Professor Yue Dayun)

Author: Yang Naiqiao, Wu Xiaoming
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Comparative Literature Society. Since the Comparative Literature Society was founded in Shenzhen in 1995, Chinese Comparative Literature, led by academic leader Le Daiyun, has achieved significant accomplishments in various aspects. This is primarily reflected in three areas: First, it has joined the forefront of global Comparative Literature in its own way, allowing international academia to hear the voices of Chinese scholars. Second, it has introduced cutting-edge academic theories from abroad to China, invigorating and renewing our local academia. Third, the methods of Comparative Literature have brought revolutionary significance to many traditional disciplines, promoting their modern transformation. The development of Chinese Comparative Literature over the past 20 years is closely tied to one person—Professor Le Daiyun from Peking University. She has been involved in the construction of cutting-edge Comparative Literature in her own way, like a large banner, calling scholars from all walks of life in China to engage in Comparative Literature research. She encourages, participates, engages, and drives the field forward. Sometimes, one person's contributions far exceed what they express. Without Professor Le Daiyun's active promotion, Chinese Comparative Literature would not have achieved its current accomplishments. This book provides a comprehensive summary of Comparative Literature over the past 20 years, selecting representative articles by influential scholars from various aspects such as Comparative Literature theory, Comparative Poetics theory, and case studies, thereby presenting the development of the discipline in the best possible way. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of Professor Le Daiyun's birth, and we use this rigorous approach to express our boundless respect for her.