03725nam a22005775i 4500 978-981-97-3422-1 DE-He213 20251030112304.0 cr nn 008mamaa 240721s2024 si | s |||| 0|eng d 9789819734221 978-981-97-3422-1 10.1007/978-981-97-3422-1 doi PJ305.2-489 DS bicssc 1F bicssc LIT008000 bisacsh DS 1F thema Zhirong, Zhu. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 78476 A Survey of Chinese Literature [electronic resource] / by Zhu Zhirong. 1st ed. 2024. Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2024. XIV, 443 p. 1 illus. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda 1. Idea-image -- 2. On Refinement and Popularity -- 3. On Style -- 4. On Genre -- 5. On Structure -- 6. On Language -- 7. On Reception. This book presents a systematic elaboration on Chinese literature and its criticism, with special reference to introducing the predominant role of idea-image. The author holds that image takes on a central position in Chinese literature. Chinese literature is composed of idea-images that depict the scenery and express the emotions in perfect harmony, conveyed through literary language, reflecting the unique aesthetic sensibilities and the creative consciousness of Chinese people. It is created by Chinese literati with an emotion-centered soul, who experience nature and society with a mode of comprehension rooted in sensibility, yet not confined to it. Drawing from the traditional Chinese culture and incorporating the creative expression of Chinese literati, the author expounds systematically on Chinese literature’s basic features and living spirit which are centered on the idea-image. Furthermore, the author discusses the transitional patterns observed in both highbrow and vernacular Chinese literature. Embracing a modern research perspective, the author not only provides insights into traditional literature but also sheds light on its contemporary relevance. This endeavor unveils the unique values inherent in Chinese literature at a profound level, thereby offering invaluable insights into the essence and spirit of Chinese literary tradition. Zhu Zhirong is professor in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at East China Normal University, and Changjiang Distinguished Professor appointed by the Ministry of Education of China. Oriental literature. 66468 Comparative literature. Literature History and criticism. 66499 Literature Philosophy. 66322 Historical linguistics. Asian Literature. 66469 Comparative Literature. Literary History. 66789 Literary Theory. 61787 Historical Linguistics. SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9789819734214 Printed edition: 9789819734238 Printed edition: 9789819734245 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3422-1 ZDB-2-LCM ZDB-2-SXL 60621 60621