Rebuild the History of American Literature

Author: Shan Dexing
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book takes the perspective of the Chinese-speaking world and conducts in-depth research on specific cases, exploring the significant implications of reconstructing the history of American literature. It provides references for scholars and experts, as well as general readers. The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The History of American Literature," consists of five essays that focus on mainstream American literary history and the study and analysis of emerging American literature. The second part, "Chinese American Literature," builds on the first part and discusses the gradual rise of Chinese American literature since the American civil rights movement, particularly the cases with significant historical value in literary history. The third part, "Appendix," includes two rare interviews conducted from the perspective of the Chinese-speaking world, featuring two representative American literary historians and anthologists who have long been involved in reconstructing the history of American literature—the editor of The Columbia History of American Literature, Elliot, and the editor of The Heath Anthology of American Literature, Lawrence. Through their personal accounts, they share their literary philosophies, views on literary history, and insights gained from years of research and practical experience.