Introduction to Popular Literature: Fifteen Lectures by Renowned Scholars

Author: Fan Boqun, edited by Kong Qingdong
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is a collaborative effort by experts from Soochow University and Peking University. Renowned scholar Fan Boqun personally selected the contributors, and the southern and northern talents jointly explain popular literature, covering all aspects of the genre. From popular social novels, romantic novels, wuxia novels, detective novels, humorous and farcical novels to science fiction, the book comprehensively explores popular literature. It also offers revolutionary critiques of the great popular literature masters Zhang Henshui and Jin Yong. Finally, Kong Qingdong from Peking University took charge of compiling the manuscript, mainly rearranging chapters, crafting titles, substituting concepts, and altering or embellishing the text. We sincerely hope that all readers and users of this book, including faculty, students, and people from all walks of life, will actively criticize it. Mr. Kong Qingdong solemnly promises to gift a limerick to anyone who praises this book.