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Exploring the diverse roles of literature in socialist China, this work examines how authors, editors, political figures, and readers engage with texts. Perry Link analyzes a range of literary forms, from elite poetry to underground publications, highlighting the various motivations behind reading and writing. The study reveals how literature serves as a tool for education, enjoyment, debate, and resistance, offering a nuanced understanding of its significance in a complex socio-political landscape.
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The Uses of Literature, Perry Link
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- The Uses of Literature
- Subtitle
- Life in the Socialist Chinese Literary System
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Perry Link
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 398
- ISBN13
- 9780691001982
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the diverse roles of literature in socialist China, this work examines how authors, editors, political figures, and readers engage with texts. Perry Link analyzes a range of literary forms, from elite poetry to underground publications, highlighting the various motivations behind reading and writing. The study reveals how literature serves as a tool for education, enjoyment, debate, and resistance, offering a nuanced understanding of its significance in a complex socio-political landscape.