Variations on Politics and Aesthetics (Studies on the Basic Issues of Western Marxist Literature and Art)

Author: Sun Shengtao
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The connection between literature and politics has always been a focal issue for many theorists who claim allegiance to Marxism after Marx. Against the backdrop of developed capitalism, Western Marxist theorists have consciously or unconsciously expanded the research horizons of this topic. In the 20th century, literary forms broke through traditional canonical forms, political changes exceeded the expectations of revolutionary pioneers, and the scope of aesthetics transcended disciplinary boundaries to enter the vast space of spiritual activities. This book focuses on examining the intellectual contributions of Western Marxism regarding the relationship between politics and aesthetics. For Chinese aesthetics, which emphasizes political ethics and has experienced detours in its exploration of the relationship between literature and politics, Western Marxism provides an extremely important reference point, the significance and value of which are self-evident.