Abstract
Chinese literary history has been dominated by an excessive emphasis on knowledge and scientism, with comparatively little attention given to aesthetics. However, Lin Geng's literary history stands out due to its remarkable focus on the aesthetic aspects of literature and its unique interpretation of the artistic appeal of literary works. Lin Geng's approach to literary history writing is rooted in his aesthetic theory of life, which demonstrates his profound understanding of aesthetic transcendence and underscores his recognition of the significance of the linguistic form in literature. As such, Lin Geng's literary history writings serve as a useful model for the incorporation of aesthetics into Chinese literary historigraphy.
Keywords
Lin Geng; literary history writing; aesthetic characteristics
First Page
31
Last Page
38
Recommended Citation
Liu, Songlai, and Cuiyuan Gao. 2024. "On the Aesthetic Characteristics of Lin Geng's Literary History Writing." Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art 43, (4): pp.31-38. https://tsla.researchcommons.org/journal/vol43/iss4/4
