This book brings together the essence of Xia Zhiqing's pioneering research throughout his life, covering "A Dream of Red Mansions", Tang Xianzu, "Lao Can's Travels", "Flowers in the Mirror", as well as novels by Duanmu Hongliang, Shen Congwen, Zhang Ailing, Bai Xianyong, etc. Some of these masterpieces have long been immersed in the spiritual world of the Chinese people, and some have been interpreted by Xia Zhiqing, and their landmark significance in the history of literature has been confirmed. The book is full of wit and has an international perspective. It eloquently explains the Western critical theory and humanistic spirit in the ancient and modern Chinese narrative traditions.
Reader comments
This book is very interesting! Xia Zhiqing's interpretation of famous works such as "A Dream of Red Mansions" is really unique and gave me a new understanding of these works. His analysis has both depth and breadth, and it can also be combined with Western theory, which makes people shine. It feels a bit like Qian Zhongshu's "Talk about Art", which is everyone's exquisite interpretation of literature. Moreover, Xia Zhiqing's evaluation of writers such as Zhang Ailing and Bai Xianyong is also very accurate, which makes me want to read their works even more. In short, this book is like a literary treasure trove, worth reading again and again!
This book is very interesting! Xia Zhiqing's interpretation of famous works such as "A Dream of Red Mansions" is really unique and gave me a new understanding of these works. His analysis has both depth and breadth, and it can also be combined with Western theory, which makes people shine. It feels a bit like Qian Zhongshu's "Talk about Art", which is everyone's exquisite interpretation of literature. Moreover, Xia Zhiqing's evaluation of writers such as Zhang Ailing and Bai Xianyong is also very accurate, which makes me want to read their works even more. In short, this book is like a literary treasure trove, worth reading again and again!