20th Century Chinese Literature Studies -- Song Dynasty Literature Studies -- Up and Down

Author: Zhang Yanjin
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: This series on the study of 20th-century Chinese literature is divided into two volumes. The 20th century was a period of transformation in Chinese society, marked by significant changes, rapid development, and a highly complex and winding process. It witnessed both uplifting progress and tragic songs, as well as absurdity and farce. Chinese intellectuals, amidst the waves of this era, contemplated, sought, awakened, and created, driving the development of academia while also propelling societal progress. For Chinese society, this century was a pivotal and crucial one. Over these hundred years, China transformed from a poor, backward, closed, semi-colonial, and semi-feudal nation into an independent, sovereign, and emerging strong developing country. With the profound changes in society, people's lifestyles and ideological concepts also underwent significant shifts. As an important aspect of the cultural form, the academic field also experienced a process of transformation and development.