Abstract
Tan Zhengbi conducted a thorough textual research on the quantity, remnants, and content of vernacular stories from the Song and Yuan Dynasties. His work involved distinguishing between The Vernacular Stories from Qingpingshan Hall and the vernacular stories 3-Words and 2-Slaps, accurately attributing them to their respective historical periods. Tan Zhengbi's study of vernacular stories in the Song and Yuan Dynasties not only prioritized the essence and origin of these stories but also recognized the significance of their interplay and influence with other artistic forms. His renowned work A History of Chinese Fiction Development, Tan Zhengbi assimilated the latest research findings from the academic community, establishing his own comprehensive theoretical framework. His academic accomplishments were not only associated with the intellectual trends of the May 4th New Culture Movement but also reflective of his determined attitude towards self-improvement and his unwavering work ethic.
Keywords
Tan Zhengbi; Song and Yuan Dynasty vernacular stories; A History of the Development of Chinese Fictions; The Origin and Development of 3-Words and 2-Slaps
First Page
49
Last Page
60
Recommended Citation
Liu, Xiangyu. 2024. "Tan Zhengbi's Methodology of Research on the Song and Yuan Dynasty Vernacular Stories." Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art 43, (4): pp.49-60. https://tsla.researchcommons.org/journal/vol43/iss4/6
