Life Comedy and Comedy of Life (A Study of Ruan Dacheng)

Author: Hu Jinwang
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Ruan Da Cheng was a figure from the late Ming Dynasty who had an impact on both history and literature. Due to his betrayal at a critical moment in history by surrendering to the enemy, he became a character in The Tale of Treacherous Ministers. However, as a scholar, he achieved notable accomplishments. As a result of these reasons, Ruan's betrayal was widely disdained, and his literary fame did not shine brightly. The author provides a profound analysis of the thoughts and actions that shaped Ruan Da Cheng, while also objectively evaluating his achievements in poetry and drama. This objective and fair assessment makes the book a significant work in filling a gap in the field. It has broadened the scope of research in Chinese classical literature.