College Chinese (Fourth Edition)

Author: Zhang Xuchen, Liang Hai
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Features: This textbook selects chapters based on the main thread of the history of Chinese literature, divided into ancient and modern/contemporary parts. Due to space limitations, the selected works are primarily poetry and prose, supplemented by drama and fiction. In terms of format, the selected chapters are divided into several parts according to the periods of literary history, with an overview provided at the beginning of each part, outlining the overall characteristics of literature during that period and its connections with earlier and later periods. The arrangement of chapters follows the chronological order of the authors (or ancient texts), with brief introductions provided under each author (or ancient text) to help readers "understand the person and their times." The works are sourced from commonly used editions, without elaborate textual or literary research, with minor corrections added in the notes when necessary. The notes are designed to be concise yet comprehensive, with references generally annotated for self-study. No exercises are provided at the end of each chapter, allowing teachers to determine their own teaching arrangements based on specific circumstances. This format is intended to enable university students to see the history through the chapters, grasp the framework of the emergence and development of Chinese literature, and thereby touch upon the profound and vast spiritual essence of Chinese culture, building upon the foundation of Chinese language education in secondary schools and gaining a broader perspective.