ABSTRACT

Different from previous researches weighted toward historical description and individual writer and work, this book establishes a general analytical system and a multi-angled methodology to examine Chinese literature.

part I|23 pages

The characteristics of Chinese literature

chapter 1|7 pages

Poetry is the mainstream

chapter 2|5 pages

Upholding goodness

chapter 3|4 pages

The spirit of optimism

chapter 4|5 pages

The esthetics of conciseness

part II|9 pages

The division of Chinese literature into time periods

chapter 5|3 pages

The basis for division into time periods

chapter 6|4 pages

The periods of Chinese literature

part III|18 pages

The regional nature of Chinese literature and the geographical distribution of literary figures

part IV|39 pages

The categories of Chinese literature

chapter 9|6 pages

Court literature

chapter 10|16 pages

Scholastic literature

chapter 11|9 pages

Urban literature

chapter 12|6 pages

Rural literature

part V|14 pages

The allure of Chinese literature

part VI|12 pages

The methods and media of the transmission of Chinese literature

part VII|18 pages

Appreciation of Chinese literature

chapter 19|7 pages

Taste

chapter 20|4 pages

The artistic mood

chapter 21|3 pages

Focus

chapter 22|2 pages

Extensive gathering of knowledge