Late Qing nationalism and literary transformation

Author: Shan Zhengping
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: In fact, vibrant academic requires two wings to soar high. One wing is solid material, rigorous methodology, and an objective, realistic attitude; the other wing is keen insight, the pursuit of values, and concern for life, society, and the community. The author divides this book into two parts. The first part describes and narrates the common and typical social emotional phenomena of the late Qing Dynasty, attempting to outline the unique social and intellectual atmosphere of that era. It then discusses the more complex ideas and concepts embedded in or resulting from these emotions. The second part selects several important theoretical issues for brief elaboration. This research, centered on nationalism, aims to provide a relatively new perspective for understanding the development of modern Chinese thought and culture, especially literature, as well as for writing the history of modern Chinese literature. It seeks to broaden and deepen our understanding of Chinese culture and history, which in turn helps us comprehend contemporary Chinese nationalism and the future prospects of Chinese culture as a whole.