On Zhang Xin
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Summary
The series adopts the monograph format, with one researcher focusing on one writer, comprehensively examining the writer's life and works in a one-to-one manner. The emphasis is on the works, covering the writer's creative trajectory and all works, especially the representative and landmark works. Combining the spirit of the times and social currents, and adopting an objective, rational, and dialogic attitude, the series delves into the writer's spiritual makeup and thoroughly analyzes the spiritual essence of the works, aiming to achieve stage-specific research results on writers that will be difficult to surpass in the short term. "A Study of Zhang Xin" is one volume in the fourth series, written by the critic Tang Shiren.
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Researchers and enthusiasts of Zhang Xin's works who wish to systematically understand her creative trajectory
- Students of contemporary Chinese literature who need writer monographs as research references
- Literary readers interested in urban writing and contemporary social change
- Critics engaged in contemporary writer studies who may consult the series format and methods
Not a good fit for
- General readers who have never read Zhang Xin's works and want to find a novel to read first
- Readers expecting a biographical life story rather than analysis of works
- Readers interested only in literary-theoretical speculation and not in specific writers' works
Reading tips
- Read two or three of Zhang Xin's representative works first, then read the corresponding chapters of this book and compare them with the researcher's textual analysis
- Read in order of creative stages, noting how the book explains changes in the writer's style in relation to the historical background
- After finishing, read alongside other volumes in "Studies in Contemporary Chinese Writers" to compare similarities and differences in research methods
- When taking notes, distinguish between analysis of works and biographical narrative for easier future reference
About the publisher
Writers Publishing House is a Chinese publisher focused mainly on literary publishing. Its output covers classical literature, foreign literature, folk literature and Eastern philosophy, with some extension into popular reading such as social fiction and parenting books. Its catalogue contains more than 900 titles, including representative works such as Dream of the Red Chamber and its edited editions, Shakespeare's Macbeth and A Midsummer Night's Dream, and foreign literary classics such as The Brothers Karamazov and Lost Illusions. In terms of authors, it includes classical writers such as Cao Xueqin and Gao E, foreign masters such as William Shakespeare, Dostoevsky and Balzac, and translations by translators such as Zhu Shenghao, Geng Jizhi and Fu Lei. Overall, its publishing profile balances Chinese and foreign literary classics, emphasizes quality translations, and serves both academic and general readers; publicly available information on its specific publishing plans is limited.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 主编说明
- 绪论
- 一、作家张欣
- 二、讲故事的人
- 三、日常生活叙述
- 第一章 广州故事与张欣小说的市民精神
- 一、张欣笔下的广州故事
- 二、城市文学与广州市民文化
- 三、张欣小说的市民文化精神
- 第二章 张欣八十年代小说的精神过渡
- 一、《白栅栏》：社会变革时代的人性悖论
- 二、《鸽血红》：文化突变时代的价值碰撞
- 三、《遍地罂粟》：历史剧变时代的情感疑难
- 第三章 张欣九十年代都市题材小说的人文精神表达
- 一、文化体制改革与文艺从业者的生活变迁
- 二、市场经济时代的人文精神处境
- 三、张欣小说的世俗—人文精神重构
- 第四章 现代景观与张欣小说的广州城市书写
- 一、现代目光：广州城市书写变迁梳理
- 二、城市变革：当代广州城市改革记录
- 三、城市思维：张欣小说的现代景观
- 第五章 饮食书写与张欣小说的广州文化表达
- 一、岭南饮食与文学广州
- 二、张欣小说与饮食叙事
- 三、饮食男女：广州的城与人
- 第六章 女性形象与张欣小说的城市文化叙事
- 一、女性、欲望与中国都市文学
- 二、张欣小说中的都市女性
- 三、女性形象与城市文化
- 第七章 青年形象与张欣小说的城市经验书写
- 一、城市文学与青年形象
- 二、张欣小说中的青年形象
- 三、城市经验与青年的未来
- 第八章 消费叙事与张欣的后现代城市观念
- 一、城市文学与消费文化
- 二、消费叙事与张欣小说的城市意识
- 三、《不在梅边在柳边》：后现代城市消费文化
- 第九章 类型叙事与张欣小说的先锋意识
- 一、城市文学与类型叙事
- 二、通俗性与张欣小说的严肃面向
- 三、侦探叙事与张欣小说的先锋意识
- 第十章 人性书写与张欣小说的现代叙事伦理
- 一、幽暗意识与人性书写
- 二、极致叙事与现代主义风格
- 三、张欣小说的现代叙事伦理
- 结语
- 参考文献
- 附录一 关于广州城市与文学的对谈
- 附录二 张欣创作年表
- 后记
FAQ
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About the author
Tang Shiren is an author name found in Chinese book credits, though public information about this author is currently limited. The library holds one work under this name, Zhang Xin Lun (On Zhang Xin), cataloged under literary appreciation. Judging from the title and category, the book discusses the writer Zhang Xin and belongs to the genre of literary criticism and appreciation focused on a specific author, likely examining themes, characterization, narrative techniques, and language style. Zhang Xin Lun serves as the main basis for understanding Tang Shiren's writing interests, indicating an engagement with contemporary literature presented in the form of a study of an individual writer. Because details such as birth and death years, nationality, education, and professional positions are not clearly recorded, this introduction avoids speculation and summarizes only the known publication information; reliable future sources may add further detail on research areas and stylistic features.
Xie Youshun is an author known for his work in literary appreciation and criticism. Public information about him is limited, and details such as his birthplace, education, and dates of birth and death are not available. The library currently holds two of his works: Zhang Xin Lun and Huida: Dongxi Fangtan Lu. These show his engagement with contemporary literature through both monographs on individual writers and the editing of interviews. Zhang Xin Lun offers a critical discussion of a particular writer's work, while Huida: Dongxi Fangtan Lu records, in dialogue form, the creative experience and literary reflections of the writer Dongxi. Though different in subject, both books reflect the author's sustained attention to close reading, the tracking of writers, and critical expression, and they offer readers a reasonably reliable reference for understanding the writers and works concerned.
