Literary Text Theory Research (New Edition)

Author: Dong Xiwen
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book attributes the emergence of the concept of "text" to the transformation of literary ideas, emphasizing the "objectivity" of literary works and literary criticism while opposing subjective speculation and arbitrariness in literary research. It can be said to have grasped the essence of text theory. Previously, academia had no such clear judgment. The analysis and interpretation of concepts such as "text," "text language," "text structure," "intertext," and "hypertext" are thorough and explicit, which holds significant practical and academic value in clarifying the connotations of these concepts and correcting the confusion in their widespread use today. The theoretical framework of this article is a very important issue in contemporary Western literary theory, involving numerous literary trends and philosophical concepts of the 20th century, making it quite challenging. The author overcame the difficulty by extensively consulting various sources and meticulously analyzing different theories, thereby constructing a unique structure for his own understanding of this issue, demonstrating his solid professional knowledge and strong independent research capabilities.
The author organizes the logic around language, structure, intertext, and culture, systematically analyzing Russian Formalism, Anglo-American New Criticism, Structuralism, Deconstruction, and Western Marxism. This approach unifies theoretical analysis with historical context, presenting a methodology that integrates logic and history. On these four levels, the author emphasizes problem awareness and focuses on the complex contemporary contexts and ideological debates embedded within them, highlighting the significance of text theory as a major trend in contemporary Western thought. The material is well-documented, the arguments are in-depth, and the conclusions are clear, forming a unique perspective.
The book pays attention to combining logical arguments with historical descriptions, infusing a strong sense of history into the horizontal theoretical development. The author meticulously distinguishes between various text theories and, in exploring the consensus around the concept of "text," articulates his own insights, showcasing his rich theoretical knowledge and broad academic vision.