Published 24-09-2026
Keywords
- Chen Sihe,
- folk perspective,
- literary history,
- humanistic spirit
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Abstract
Chen Sihe is an influential literary historian and critic in the study of modern and contemporary Chinese literature, whose academic propositions and practices exhibit an intrinsic unity and coherence. The "folk" perspective serves as his foundational stance in constructing literary history; through continuous excavation, exploration, and practice of the "folk" theory, he has developed a unique perspective on literary history that examines the development of modern Chinese literature and the vicissitudes of intellectuals, while simultaneously delineating a cultural space for establishing the intellectual spiritual and cultural tradition. This series of research and practices has significantly enriched literary history, bringing to light many previously obscured phenomena.
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