The Change of Narrative Modes in Chinese Fiction (1898-1927)

Chen, Pingyuan/ Xie, Rosie Guixia (TRN)

Springer Verlag, Singapore（2023/02発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 362 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9789811662041
• DDC分類 895.13509

Full Description

This book examines the Chinese fictions (xiaoshuo) published between 1898 and 1927 - three pivotal decades, during which China underwent significant social changes. It applies Narratology and Sociology of the Novel methods to analyze both the texts themselves and the social-cultural factors that triggered the transformation of the narrative mode in Chinese fiction. Based on empirical data, the author argues that this transformation was not only inspired by translated Western fiction, but was also the result of a creative transformation in tradition Chinese literature.  

Contents

Chapter One: Introduction.- Part I Enlightenment from Western Fiction and the Transformation of Narrative Mode in Chinese Fiction.- Chapter Two: Transformation of Narrative Time in Chinese Fiction.- Chapter Three: Transformation of Point of View in Chinese Fiction.- Chapter Four: Transformation of Narrative Structure in Chinese Fiction.- Part II Influence of Traditional Literature on the Transformation of Narrative Mode in Chinese Fiction.- Chapter Five: Creative Transformation of Traditional Literature.- Chapter Six: Penetration of Traditional Style into Fiction.- Chapter Seven: Influence of Historical Biography and Poetry.- Chapter Eight: Conclusion.