Homophony with Different Melodies (Insights from Cross-Cultural Reading)

Author: Zhang Longxi
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: The purpose of this small book is not only to demonstrate the convergence of Eastern and Western concepts and thematic expressions, but also to propose a stronger argument: only by adopting a cross-cultural perspective through the comparative study of Eastern and Western cultures can one gain some critical insights. Without transcending the limited scope of a single literary tradition, we cannot possess a broad vision to survey the various manifestations and infinite possibilities of human creativity. Once we cross the chasm of cultural differences and gain a broad vision, looking back at many literary works, we will discover that there are things we have never noticed before and have been completely unaware of in a critical sense. The purpose of this small book is not only to demonstrate the convergence of Eastern and Western concepts and thematic expressions, but also to propose a stronger argument: only by adopting a cross-cultural perspective through the comparative study of Eastern and Western cultures can one gain some critical insights. Without transcending the limited scope of a single literary tradition, we cannot possess a broad vision to survey the various manifestations and infinite possibilities of human creativity. Once we cross the chasm of cultural differences and gain a broad vision, looking back at many literary works, we will discover that there are things we have never noticed before and have been completely unaware of in a critical sense.