| Title |
Precise Reading and Jocosity: Notes after Reading “the Biography of Liu Ru-shi”
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| Abstract |
“The biography of Liu Ru-shi” was published in 1980. It once brought the historians to a great debate and that has become an important academic event in 20th century. The researcher, however, was attracted to the literary interest in the biography. Chen Yin-ko (the author) used his marvelous imagination to transform this historical masterpiece into a fantastic novel. He led the readers to journey the literatures, to pay attention to every detail, and to make precise inferences. In addition, the writing also shows the author’s sense of humor; it indirectly reflects all kinds of life anxieties. It is witty but jocose and contains both joy and sorrow. The researcher, from the reader’s point of view, pointed out two main reading aspects and introduced excellent examples. The researcher considered this biography as the best model for participation in literature studies. |
| Keywords |
Liu Ru-shi, Cian Cian-yi, Chen Yin-ko, precise reading, jocosity |
