Chinese Journal of Literary Criticism

No.4, 2023

Reflection on the Methods and Approaches of Modern Interpretation of Classical Literary Theories

(Abstract)

Jiang Shuzhuo

The “modern interpretation” of classical literary theories is to use modern scientific literary theories to explore, discover and expound the modern significance of classical literary theories, to recognize its theoretical value from the contemporary foothold, to provide cultural resources for the construction of contemporary literary theories, and to connect with modern literary theories. On the basis of a dialogue with Western literary theories, and in the light of contemporary consciousness and values, we should focus on interpreting the essence and spirit of classical Chinese literary theories and look for ways that the classical and the modern, so as to establish the uniqueness of Chinese literary theories in the world.