YAN LIANKE’S DREAM OF DING VILLAGE: A CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The study of literature from a cultural perspective is an early yet enduring research orientation that continues to attract scholarly attention. As the cradle of the Yellow River civilization, China has long been regarded as one of the birthplaces of world culture. Exploring Chinese literature allows readers not only to perceive the philosophical and humanistic ideas conveyed by writers but also to gain deeper insight into the nation’s rich and ancient cultural values. In particular, in the case of Yan Lianke, a leading figure in contemporary Chinese literature, the integration between traditional Chinese culture and literature has become the hallmark of his artistic identity. Among his major works, Dream of Ding Village stands out as one of the most representative examples of this cultural-literary integration.