Research on Li Yu's Novels and Dramas -- New Periodicals of Chinese History and Culture

Author: Hu Yuanling
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Believes that Li Yu's novels emphasize the importance of real and detailed daily life, carefully observing ordinary life and daily routines, discovering beauty and value in the mundane, and showcasing his subtle and unique philosophy of life—"the art of household affairs." Believes that Li Yu's novels contain a strong sense of cherishing vibrant life, interpreting everything through the lens of life, both conforming to life's desires and flexibly navigating the conventions and rules that bind life, demonstrating his practical rational spirit that affirms human existence. Believes that Li Yu's rewrites of plays were not mere repetitions but rather infused with his fundamental concepts of theatrical and fictional art. Li Yu's "Silent Drama" and "Chronicles as Sources for Dramatic Works" reveal more about their similarities within differences, while their differences within similarities include: 1) "The purpose of writing lyrics is solely for performance on stage"; 2) the shift from a single theme to multiple themes; 3) a greater detail in setting, situational narration, and character portrayal than in novels. This book aims to delve deeply into the ideological and artistic significance of Li Yu's novels and plays, showcasing their unique value and the interactive relationship between drama and fiction. Employing a research approach that intertwines "culture, literature, and text," it examines specific issues one by one in the form of a series of essays, focusing on highlighting the artistic spirit of Li Yu's novels and plays. The book interprets the works through the author's attitude toward life and existence, delving into the author's inner journey, providing new perspectives, insights, and methods for the study of Li Yu's novels and plays, offering significant enlightenment.