Law and Human Feelings: A Study of Family Themes in Family Novels of the Ming and Qing Dynasties

Author: Duan Jiangli
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book takes the relationship between "etiquette and law" and "human feelings" as its premise, focusing on works such as The Golden Lotus, The Dream of the Red Chamber, Lin Lanshang, The Road to Nowhere, The Red Chamber Dream, and The Book of Fantasy as its primary subjects. By combining historical and cultural contexts with literary backgrounds, it examines various issues reflected in traditional family novels, including family concepts, love concepts, moral ideals, and the class-based characteristics of families. Its interpretations help readers gain a more comprehensive understanding of human nature and the essence of traditional families, enabling them to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of traditional Chinese culture from another perspective. This, in turn, provides valuable insights for the cultivation of individual character, the harmony and happiness of family life, and the reshaping of national character.