Choice and Abandonment (Guo Moruo and Chinese and Foreign Cultures)

Author: Wu Dingyu
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: In the 20th-century Chinese literary scene, Guo Moruo was a controversial figure: praised by some, criticized by others, and this phenomenon may continue into future centuries. Humans are inherently complex beings, and Guo Moruo, with his extraordinary talent, thoughts, temperament, personality, and achievements, was even more so! He indeed made extraordinary contributions to the cultural and literary history of 20th-century China. This book explores the characteristics and cultural value of Guo Moruo's literary creations and academic achievements from a cultural studies perspective; it examines the influence of Chinese and foreign cultures on his thoughts, personality, creative works, and academic research through the lenses of literature and academia. During the writing process, I have strived to avoid preconceived notions and emotional bias to ensure that the value judgments remain objective. I aim to outline the cultural landscape of Guo Moruo's literary and academic accomplishments and summarize his experiences and lessons learned in the integration of Chinese and foreign cultures—his successes are worth promoting, and his failures can serve as cautionary examples.