Literary Theory: 21st Century Curriculum Textbook for Higher Education

Author: Youquan Ouyang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book covers ten aspects, including literary texts, literary genres, literary types, literary aesthetic forms, the origin and development of literature, the essence and characteristics of literature, the function and value of literature, literary creation, literary appreciation, and literary criticism. It approaches the fundamental principles of literature from the perspectives of texts, genres, and aesthetic forms, breaking the traditional model of "essence-first." Additionally, it incorporates timely content into theoretical research, such as the impact of media transformation on literature. This includes exploring the challenges posed to literature by the internet, the knowledge economy, and globalization, as well as analyzing cutting-edge issues in literary theory, such as the new fate and role of literature. As a result, the structure and content of previous literary theory textbooks have been adjusted and updated.