Cross-Cultural Encounters in Modern and Premodern China: Global Networks, Mediation, and Intertextuality

This book explores East-West cultural exchange, focusing on the evaluation of cultural exchange in the East-West context, including literature, film, music, art, and performance. It discusses canonical texts, ideas circulation, global networks, cultural identity, gendered roles, and translation, providing an intellectual resource for researchers and students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 197 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This groundbreaking book makes a vital contribution to the study of film, literature, performance, translation, and other art forms within the rich tapestry of Chinese cultural tradition. By delving into the intricate dynamics of East-West cultural exchange, it offers a rich intertextual dialogue that sheds light on the multifaceted aspects of cultural interaction. The assessment of cultural exchange in this context involves a comprehensive examination of the original source, the adapted text, and the enigmatic extras that arise during the process. This exploration aims to evaluate the intricate connections between literature, film, music, art, and performance, fostering a deeper understanding of their interplay.

The book unfolds in several compelling sections, each exploring innovative ways in which canonical texts can be re-read and re-interpreted in the modern world. It explores the power of translation, adaptation, and reinvention to circulate ideas across borders, facilitating cultural interaction and intervention on a global scale. The authors engage in lively discussions on key debates and controversies surrounding Chinese literature as world literature, the reconciliation of cultural identities in the face of contemporary globalization and glocalization, the impact of Chinese-Western film adaptations on cinematic experiences, the exploration of gendered roles and voices under the social gaze, and the translation of texts from intertextual angles.

As an enriching intellectual resource for researchers and students passionate about the adaptation and transformation process of diverse genres, this book is a must-have for Sinophiles. It appeals to a wide range of scholars, including world historians interested in the global networks of connectivity, scholars researching cultural life in East Asia, and China specialists interested in cultural studies, translation, film, media, and literary studies. By unraveling the complexities of cultural exchange, this book provides valuable insights into the rich heritage and ongoing evolution of Chinese culture, contributing to a broader understanding of the world's cultural mosaic.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811683770
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022