6th Book Sharing: Modern Interpretation of Classical Poetics
Upcoming Event
| Introduction | To encourage students to read and engage more with faculty members, the New Era International Education Institute has organized a monthly reading club led by academic staff. Through guided readings and discussions, this initiative aims to facilitate direct academic exchanges with students. In the third session of the second series, Mr. Hiu Kai Wen will serve as the Speaker. All are welcome to participate in discussions or attend as observers. |
| Speaker | Hiu Kai Wen (Emerging Malaysian Chinese writer, current graduate student at Beijing Normal University) |
| Reading Material | Jiang Yin's Modern Interpretation of Classical Poetics, Beijing: Zhonghua Book Company, 2003. |
| Content Overview | In Modern Interpretations of Classical Poetics, Jiang Yin draws from years of experience and accumulated knowledge in classical poetry research, selecting twelve foundational yet dynamic concepts and propositions in classical poetics for clarification and discussion. Concerned that certain topics have been overshadowed by overly broad propositions and that some ambiguous terms pervade our literary theory textbooks and academic works, this book aims to trace the origins and re-examine the connotations of important concepts in Chinese poetics, such as imagery, artistic conception, clarity, qi cheng zhuan he (structure of Chinese poetry), and painting in poetry. Some of these issues have rarely been addressed until now; others, though frequently discussed, are presented from unique perspectives and conclusions, establishing a distinctive viewpoint. Since its initial publication, the book has been widely cited and expanded upon in academic circles, with certain chapters sparking discussions and debates, significantly influencing classical poetics research. Standing in contemporary times, how should we examine and study the vast array of classical materials? This guided reading aims to extract Jiang Yin's scholarly methods and spirit through specialized reading, hoping to provide inspiration and reference for researchers. |
| Seminar Information | Date: May 26, 2023 (Friday) Time:7.30pm - 9.00pm Platform: ZOOM Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/bp4uyeav *Free registration, due by May 25, 2023. |
