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WANG Guanzhi, DENG Wensheng, QUAN Yucheng, GUO Tongcan, TUNUKE Tailaiwu
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DOI:10.17265/2328-2177/2026.05.002
Beijing Institute of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
This paper explores the reception and application of Fredric Jameson’s theory of third-world literature in the context of modern and contemporary Chinese novels. Since its first introduction to China in 1985, Fredric Jameson’s theory has undergone a gradual process of dissemination, acceptance, and evaluation. This study provides a concise overview of how Jameson’s concepts, particularly the notion of “national allegory”, “political unconscious”, and “ideological criticism”, have been accepted in their entirety to reinterpret the novels, highlighting both the contributions and limitations of his theoretical framework. It also examines the various stages of Jameson’s influence in China, from initial enthusiasm to critical reflection, and discusses how his ideas have been adapted to the Chinese context. The paper also addresses the critiques of Jameson’s theory, including its Western-centrism, oversimplification of cultural diversity, lacking adaptability and flexibility, prominent ideological perspective, and potential neglect of literary aesthetics. By analyzing these dimensions, the paper aims to offer a balanced assessment of Jameson’s impact on Chinese literary studies and suggest a more nuanced approach for future research, emphasizing the need for a culturally sensitive and interdisciplinary methodology to fully appreciate the complexity of modern and contemporary Chinese novels within the global literary landscape.
modern and contemporary Chinese novels, Fredric Jameson, national allegory, third-world literature, ideology
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