Twentieth-Century Chinese Novel Theory Materials (Volume 4 1937-1949)

Author: Qian Liqun
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Publish Date: 1997-02-01
Features:
1. The novel materials in this volume cover the period from July 1937 to September 1949.
2. The scope of inclusion includes essays, prefaces and postfaces, book reviews, talks on creative experience, discussion records, advertisements, letters, and some excerpts from works—all selected to reflect the state of novel creation and the evolution of novel concepts during this period.
3. The selection focuses on three aspects: discussions on novel theory and form during this period, materials related to the works of important writers, and critiques of Western novel theory and works, as well as the reevaluation of traditional novels. Representative discussions reflecting literary trends related to novel creation are also included.
4. The selected materials are arranged in chronological order of publication (for those with unclear publication dates, the writing date is used instead). The authorship is based on the original publication. Any obvious typographical errors in the original text have been corrected.
5. At the end of the volume, an index titled Bibliography of Chinese Novel Theory Materials (July 1937–September 1949) is provided, though incomplete, it can serve as a reference for researchers.