Research on Pre-Qin and Han Dynasty Literature

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 20th century Chinese literature in the new century within the global landscape, is undoubtedly highly 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. Based on the development of Chinese literature studies, the series is divided into 10 volumes and 12 sub-series. 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 contains nearly 6 million words, and it is believed that all important research achievements on 20th century Chinese literature have been comprehensively included.
This volume, 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 and heroic struggles as well as absurd and comical moments. Chinese intellectuals, amidst the waves of this era, contemplated, explored, awakened, and created, driving the progress of academia while also advancing societal development. 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 cultural form, the academic field also experienced a process of transformation and development.