Blank Space: Essays on the Culture of Qiu Shuitang
by Tian Xiaofei
About This Novel
"Blank Space: Essays on the Culture of Qiu Shuitang" contains twelve articles on literary reading and cultural criticism by Tian Xiaofei, a professor of Chinese literature at Harvard University. Dante's journey in "The Divine Comedy" is a symbol of reading; Dante's guide is the predecessor poet Virgil. In "Blank Space", Professor Tian Xiaofei also embarks on a reading journey: from classical literature such as "A Dream of Red Mansions", "Jin Ping Mei", "The Peony Pavilion" and "The Decameron", to Jin Yong's martial arts novels, Eco's historical novels, as well as film works such as "Journey to the West" and "Frida" as textual insights. Every article in "Blank Space" is a product of reading, conveying the author's care and thinking about the current social culture and reality.
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Official(1)Scraped 22d ago
I am impressed by the author's profound cultural background and unique insights, which opened many windows for me.
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Official(1)Scraped 22d ago
I am impressed by the author's profound cultural background and unique insights, which opened many windows for me.
