Author: Zhu Guohua
Publisher: Science Press
Publication Date: June 2023
ISBN: 9787030750013
Guided by the principle of mutual learning among civilizations, this book aims to conduct a comprehensive and systematic examination of contemporary Western literary theories, seeking to lay a foundation for immediate and equal academic dialogue between China and the West. It selectively presents important cutting-edge Western literary theories of the past 30 years, offering critical and academic interpretations.
The book is divided into two volumes. The first volume explores the developmental trends and representative theories of critical theory—the most significant branch of contemporary Western literary theory. The second volume focuses on three major shifts in Western literary theories over the past 30 years: the "ethical turn," the "positivist turn," and the "posthuman turn."
Emphasizing "novelty," the book strives to present and interpret new developments in contemporary Western literary theories, updating the theoretical discourse of literary studies in contemporary China. It also emphasizes "integration" by engaging in interdisciplinary examinations of contemporary Western literary theories, and endeavors to critically transform and integrate their outstanding components through Chinese perspectives, experiences, and academic discourse, applying these insights to analyze literary texts and cultural realities.
