Modern Literature Studies

Author: Ji Xianlin
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: "Studies on 20th Century Chinese Literature" is a comprehensive collection of research achievements by Chinese scholars on Chinese literature from ancient times to the 1990s in the 20th century, representing the culmination of Chinese literature studies. "The morning glory has withered, and the evening orchid is yet to bloom. To publish this series at the turn of the century, confirming the in the historical process, and further providing references for the development of Chinese literature in the new century within the context of globalization, is undoubtedly very meaningful. The "Studies on 20th Century Chinese Literature" series is edited by Professor Ji Xianlin as honorary editor-in-chief, with Professor Zhang Yanjin and Professor Lü Weifen as editors-in-chief. The series is organized into 10 volumes and 12 sub-series based on the development of Chinese literature studies. Among them, the volumes on the Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, and Ning dynasties each consist of two sub-series, totaling approximately 1 million words. The remaining volumes are single sub-series, each with about 500,000 words. The series is nearly 6 million words in total, and it is believed that all important research achievements on 20th-century Chinese literature have been comprehensively included.
This volume is part of the "Studies on 20th Century Chinese Literature" series. The 20th century was a period of transformation in Chinese society, marked by significant changes, rapid development, and an extremely complex process. It included both uplifting struggles and tragic songs, as well as absurdity and comedy. Chinese intellectuals, amidst the waves of this era, contemplated, sought, awakened, and created, driving the progress of academia and also the development of society. For Chinese society, this century was a critical and important one. Over these hundred years, China transformed from a poor, backward, semi-colonial, and semi-feudal nation into an independent, strong, and emerging developing country. With the profound changes in society, lifestyles and ideological concepts also underwent significant transformations. As an important aspect of the ideological form, the academic field also experienced a process of transformation and development.