A Historical Study of Early Modern Chinese Fictions (18901920) by Pingyuan Chen

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This book contains a classic guide to historical study of early modern Chinese fiction from the late Qing Dynasty till early republican China.

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This book contains a classic guide to historical study of early modern Chinese fiction from the late Qing Dynasty till early republican China. It does not merely study the new fiction writing in China, which was strongly influenced by the western fiction, but also draws a comparison between classical Chinese fiction and the early modern Chinese fiction. This book is an excellent reference in the study of early modern Chinese literature since it conveys a point of view to the readers with abundant and solid historical materials. At the heart of the book, it is the matter of a specific value in trans-cultural studies between the western world and China.

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This book contains a classic guide to historical study of early modern Chinese fiction from the late Qing Dynasty till early republican China. It does not merely study the new fiction writing in China, which was strongly influenced by the western fiction, but also draws a comparison between classical Chinese fiction and the early modern Chinese fiction. This book is an excellent reference in the study of early modern Chinese literature since it conveys a point of view to the readers with abundant and solid historical materials. At the heart of the book, it is the matter of a specific value in trans-cultural studies between the western world and China.

Author Biography

Pingyuan Chen is Professor at Peking University of China, who is also awarded Changjiang Scholar by the Chinese Ministry of Education as well as the winner of a number of national awards for his outstanding research achievements in modern Chinese literature, especially to modern Chinese fiction. He has been Visiting Scholar at some of the world's top universities, such as Harvard University, Columbia University, University of London, French Academy of Oriental languages and Culture, Tokyo University, and Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Table of Contents

Chapter One Birth of New Fiction in China.- Chapter Two Inspiration and Simulation from Foreign Fictions.- Chapter Three Commercialization of Fictions and Rise of Book Printing.- Chapter Four Swaying Between Philistinism and Sublimity.- Chapter Five Compound Plot and Scenic Structure.- Chapter Six Coexistence of Classical Chinese and Vernacular Chinese in Fiction Writing.- Chapter Seven From Romances to Officialdom Novels.- Chapter Eight Travelers in Narratives.- Chapter Nine Documentation, Condemnation and Sentimentality.

Feature

Serves as a good reference book in the study of early modern Chinese fiction Presents analytic studies beyond merely listing the historical facts in chronological order Offers an in-depth perspective on comparative literature Written by a world-renowned scholar in the field of modern Chinese literature

Details ISBN9813348887 Author Pingyuan Chen Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 9813348887 ISBN-13 9789813348882 Format Hardcover DOI 10.1007/978-981-33-4889-9 Pages 252 DEWEY 895.134809 Publication Date 2021-01-29 Publisher Springer Verlag, Singapore UK Release Date 2021-01-29 Edition 1st Place of Publication Singapore Country of Publication Singapore Illustrations 2 Illustrations, black and white; X, 252 p. 2 illus. Edition Description 1st ed. 2021 Imprint Springer Verlag, Singapore Alternative 9789813348912 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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