North Dynasty Cultural Characteristics and Literary Process

Author: Wu Xianning
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Publish Date: 1997-10-01
Features: This book is part of the "Series on the History of Chinese Literature." Unlike Southern Dynasties literature, which meanders through landscapes and indulges in palace and secluded chambers, Northern Dynasties literature entered the annals of Chinese literature with blood and fire. It is precisely because of this that the mood of Northern Dynasties literature is so mournful, its style so robust and unadorned, and its focus on real life and social politics so passionate and persistent. Of course, merely "describing" the characteristics and development of Northern Dynasties literature is not enough; the key lies in "explaining." This book aims to explain: What are the characteristics of Northern Dynasties culture? How were these characteristics formed? And how did they manifest in literary creation through the main body—the Northern Dynasties aristocracy? It is difficult to say that this book provides a perfect and once-and-for-all solution to these questions, but it certainly will spark your interest in these issues and offer some valuable insights.