Rewriting Old Beijing: History and Memory in Writing in Beijing During the Republic of China (topic Book Series)
by Ji Jianqing
About This Novel
Beijing is a city with a long history. Especially at the time of farewell to the imperial system and the establishment of folk gardens, historical relics carrying the consciousness of ancient civilization can be seen everywhere. As for how to treat, process and place these "history and memories" so that they can be continuously integrated into the modern life of "modern" China, relevant discussions and disputes ran through the entire Republic of China and even the early founding of the Republic. In the interaction of "writing" on a large number of classics, poetry, architecture, urban planning, nation-state and other issues, the author faced various forms of materials, analyzed them piece by piece, and peeled off cocoons. He not only structurally presented the gradually disappearing atmosphere of the ancient capital Beijing, but also made an attempt to advance the theory of modernity. It is an example of localized thinking on "history and memory."
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