| |
Dec 28, 2024
|
|
|
|
|
LIT 086 - (CC, LT) Chinese Novel: Dream of the Red ChamberSemester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course explores the social and intellectual life of pre-modern
China through the medium of a 120-chapter Chinese novel known as Dream
of the Red Chamber or Story of the Stone. Generally considered the
greatest masterpiece of classical Chinese fiction, the novel portrays
the tragedy of two destined lovers, whose mutual affection is crushed
by oppressive forces of orthodoxy. Comprehensive in scope, the novel
presents a panorama of social lives of people from all walks of life;
it thus provides students with a mine of information about traditional
Chinese culture. Students will be required to read some critical works
on this novel written from different perspectives, thus acquainting
themselves with various literary genres, and theories in literary
criticism.
Add to Personal Catalog (opens a new window)
|
|