Date of Award
1-1-2000
Thesis Type
Masters
Document Type
Thesis
Divisions
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department
Department of Chinese Studies
Institution
Universiti Malaya
Abstract
Chen Ruoxi has been renowned Chinese fiction writer since the 1970s and Yin xianzhang (Mayor Yin), a collection of six short stories, is set to be her most representative works. The collection depicts the sufferings and hardship of the chinese people during China's Cultural Resolution (1966-1976), in particular the cadres and the intellectuals, who either returned to China from abroad or were locals. The work aroused great interest in the literary circle. Thus, Chen Ruoxi not only became a well-known author, but also was regarded as the pioneer of "The Literature of Hurts". The dissertation aim to study and analyse the themes and the characterisation of the six short stories in Yin xianzhang. Besides, the dissertation also aims to critically look into the techniques of writing, including satire, use of language and narrative point of view. To achieve the two research objectives, specific consideration is given to Chen's life history and her critique and feelings as an eye witness to the cruelties and absurdities of the Cultural Revolution.
Additional Information
Dissertation (M.A) -- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya, 2000.
Recommended Citation
Lum, Lai Mooi, "Dunia fiksyen Chen Ruoxi : kajian koleksi cerpen Yin Xianzhang" (2000). Student Works (2000-2009). 91.
https://knova.um.edu.my/student_works_2000s/91
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