Global Elements in Chinese Literature

· Brill's Humanities in China Library Book 16 · BRILL
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How has modern Chinese literature emerged from the collision of domestic social upheaval, foreign inspiration and sparks of creative genius during the past century? Sihe Chen explores this question from a global perspective, analysing how Chinese authors assimilated Western literary movements to create new forms of expression adapted to a society in rapid transformation. The author then examines these global influences in the works of selected contemporary Chinese novelists and poets. He shows that the problems these writers confront are common to all peoples and that Chinese literature expresses not only the story of China, but also that of humanity.
How has modern Chinese literature emerged from the collision of domestic social upheaval, foreign inspiration and sparks of creative genius during the past century? Sihe Chen explores this question from a global perspective, analysing how Chinese authors assimilated Western literary movements to ...

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Sihe Chen, (1954), Fudan University, is Senior Professor of Liberal Arts and the former library director at Fudan University. He has published monographs and many papers on modern Chinese literature, including China’s New Literature: A Holistic View (Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House, 2001).
Sihe Chen, (1954), Fudan University, is Senior Professor of Liberal Arts and the former library director at Fudan University. He has published monographs and many papers on modern Chinese literature, including China’s New Literature: A Holistic View (Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House, ...

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