Zhang Taiyan and the Modernization of Chinese Theory of Prose(PDF)
《南京师大学报》(社会科学版)[ISSN:1006-6977/CN:61-1281/TN]
- Issue:
- 2014年06期
- Page:
- 150-157
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- Title:
- Zhang Taiyan and the Modernization of Chinese Theory of Prose
- Author(s):
- YAO Su-ping
- Keywords:
- Zhang Taiyan; theory of prose; modernization; re-selection
- PACS:
- -
- DOI:
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- Abstract:
- In their efforts to modernize Chinese theory of prose through relentless innovation and reform, Chinese men of letters systematically and thoroughly examined the traditional ideas of prose writing, which emphasized interpreting the canons and protecting the accepted principles. Among them, Zhang Taiyan re-defined prose, advanced his aesthetic criteria for prose appreciation, and accordingly selected a collection of model texts. At the same time, he severely criticized Yan Fu’s and Lin Shu’s notions of quality prose. All this has exerted a profound influence on the development of Chinese theory of prose. Through reviewing Zhang’s thoughts on prose, this paper attempts to provide a new approach to viewing the modernization of Chinese prose theory.
Last Update: 2014-12-31