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MACMILLAN Macmillan Tensions in World Literature - Academic Book

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Explore the complex boundaries of global letters with Tensions in World Literature: Between the Local and the Universal. Published by Macmillan, this collection provides a diversified account of how the concept of world literature has evolved. It examines the relationship between local identities and universal themes, as well as the tensions that exist between national culture and global ethics. A significant portion of this work focuses on the relationship between Chinese literature and the broader world. Rather than just acting as a case study, the text uses Chinese literature to look inward and re-locate its place within the global landscape. This book is highly relevant for scholars and students as it addresses the concept of world literature at a time when the field is facing new and rising modes of engagement. This academic resource is an essential addition to any collection focused on history and criticism. It offers deep insights into how literature functions across borders and how national traditions navigate a globalized world.

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Provides a diversified account of world literature and the evolution of its core concepts.

Examines the tension between national culture and global ethics in a modern context.

Offers a deep look at the relationship between Chinese literature and the global stage.

Uses Chinese literature as a method for introspection and re-location within world letters.

Analyzes the connection between local identities and universal literary themes.

Addresses current challenges facing the concept of world literature today.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
30 January 2019
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30 January 2019

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