Comparative Poetics of China

Author: Liu Jiemin
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book is a specialized monograph that systematically studies the foundational theories of Chinese comparative poetics. The entire book consists of 10 chapters, covering the reconstruction of Chinese comparative poetics, as well as its ontology, genesis, methodology, essence, origin, thought, style, appreciation, practice, and conceptual theory. It discusses the main viewpoints and developmental history of important poets and theoretical works from ancient to modern times, as well as from China to the West. Particularly noteworthy is the conceptual theory and its highlights, which are distinctive and have not been sufficiently addressed in other similar works. The book is extensive in scope, encompassing the past and present of both China and the world; it has an innovative structure, is well-supported by detailed materials, combines historical analysis with theoretical discussion, and is written in fluent language. It can serve as a textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students in humanities disciplines such as Chinese literature, art, and journalism. For professionals and enthusiasts engaged in comparative literature research and literary criticism, this book holds significant reference value.