History of Ancient Chinese Literature Research in the 20th Century (Opera Volume)

Author: Chen Weizhao
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book primarily explores four aspects of traditional Chinese opera: the history of opera, critical analysis of opera texts, opera theory, and opera artifacts and literature. The research combines tradition with openness. It presents novel perspectives and rich content, making it a praiseworthy achievement in the field of opera studies. The study of ancient Chinese literature in the 20th century served as a bridge between the past and the future, introducing new changes to tradition while acting as a transition to what followed. From the 1950s to the 1970s, political involvement made certain topics in ancient literature exceptionally prominent, such as Dream of the Red Chamber, which remained exceptionally significant throughout the era. On the other hand, to avoid the sensitivity of researching contemporary issues, some scholars often turned to ancient literature as a relatively safe refuge, finding comfort in its study. It can be said that until the 1980s, the study of ancient Chinese literature was still considered a prominent field. However, by the end of the 20th century, politics seemed to have detached from literary studies, while the market economy dominated the superstructure, leading to a surge in utilitarianism. Materialism and (prioritizing practical benefits) became prevalent, gradually causing humanities to decline.