A New Compilation of the History of Chinese Literary Criticism (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Wang Yunxi, edited by Gu Yisheng
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Publishing Date: 2001-11-01
Features: This book is organized chronologically, divided into seven sections: Pre-Qin and Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and the Early and Mid-Qing Periods, explaining the development process of Chinese literary theory and criticism. The content of the book is systematic, providing comprehensive introductions to the theory and criticism of various literary fields such as poetry, prose, fiction, and drama, as well as the major critics and their works throughout history. During the writing process, the book adheres to the principle of pragmatism, maintains stable viewpoints, and presents a straightforward narrative. At the same time, it incorporates new achievements in academic research, offering fresh perspectives on certain issues, making it highly valuable academically.