"Routledge Handbook Of Modern Chinese Literature | Asian Studies

The Routledge Handbook of Modern Chinese Literature presents a comprehensive overview of Chinese literature from the 1910s to the present day. Featuring detailed studies of selected masterpieces it adopts a thematic-comparative approach. By developing an innovative conceptual framework predicated on a new theory of periodization it thus situates Chinese literature in the context of world literature and the forces of globalization. Each section consists of a series of contributions examining the major literary genres including fiction poetry essay drama and film. Offering an exciting account of the century-long process of literary modernization in China the handbook’s themes include:Modernization of people and writing Realism rmanticism and mdernist asthetics Chinese literature on the stage and screen Patriotism war and revolution Feminism liberalism and socialism Literature of reform reflection and experimentation Literature of Taiwan Hong Kong and new media This handbook provides an integration of biographical narrative with textual analysis maintaining a subtle balance between comprehensive overview and in-depth examination. As such it is an essential reference guide for all students and scholars of Chinese literature.|Routledge Handbook of Modern Chinese Literature | Asian Studies