Fantasy Sun (Religion and Literature)

Author: Cai Yi
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Publish Date: 1992-09-01
Features: Religion and literature are two "imaginary suns," twin siblings nurtured by human culture. They share a complex relationship that is both similar and different, compatible and contradictory. Starting from the diverse religious and literary phenomena in Yunnan, this book connects them to the broader cultural contexts of China and even the world. Using a comparative approach, it explores the origins, development, independence, differentiation, and forms of existence of religion and literature, as well as their cognitive mechanisms, emotional expressions, value systems, value orientations, human roles and positions, intentions to reflect life, and their respective evolutions. The book theoretically elevates these discussions, offering insightful explorations to unravel the hidden connections between them, comprehensively arguing their similarities and differences, mutual relationships, developmental trajectories, and influences.