21st Century Map of Chinese Culture (Volume 3)

Author: Zhu Dakuo, Zhang Hong
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: We are like the mapmaker K in Kafka's works, unable to find our hotel at the midnight of the spirit in this era. We struggle to search for our own "map," seeking the exit of the spiritual labyrinth, yet we cannot guarantee where that exit leads. In the process of engaging with various cultural phenomena of the time, the editors attempt to truly and effectively penetrate the scene of cultural spirit, using an independent stance and critical spirit as the basic coordinate system for this "cultural map." "Critical Anthology" records the spiritual benchmark of annual cultural criticism; the meridians of "Keywords" identify key markers at various levels of the public cultural space; and the parallels of "Cultural Events," organized by annual time zones, showcase major events in each cultural field. The holographic image of the annual culture thus depicted, whether in full or partial form, should help to confirm the "self" orientation of cultural individuals, enabling a clearer perspective to discern the spiritual positioning and direction of contemporary Chinese culture. As people walk on this virtual cultural "map," they will encounter various figures and events, breathing in the spirit of the era through observation and contemplation.