The Evolutionary Characteristics and Internal Tensions of Utopian Literature in Modern and Contemporary China

期刊: 《Educational Guide》 DOI:10.64649/yh.eg.2024040004 全文阅读 返回期刊

Deng Xincheng1, Shi Mingcui2

1.Sichuan Hexin Yuntian Agricultural Co., Ltd.2.Yibin University

摘要

In the context of modern and contemporary Chinese culture, “utopia” constitutes a key conceptual lens through which the evolution of intellectual history can be understood. From the ideal visions embedded in traditional Chinese thought—such as the Confucian ideal of Datong (Great Unity) and the Daoist image of the Peach Blossom Spring—to the reformist imagination that emerged in response to the collapse of the imperial system in the late Qing dynasty, Chinese intellectuals have continuously constructed diverse utopian visions in their pursuit of an “ideal China.” Based on a systematic review of relevant literature, this article not only clarifies the conceptual connotations and textual characteristics of utopian literature, but also examines the inherent tensions and contradictions embedded in its historical evolution and cultural function. The study argues that an exploration of the transformation of utopian discourse and its literary expressions provides an important theoretical framework for understanding the intellectual trajectory of modern Chinese culture.

关键词

Utopia; Utopian literature; Evolution of characteristics; Internal contradictions

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