Ye Si's Hong Kong Story: A Study of Literary History Discourse

Leung Ping-kwan (also known as Ye Si, 1949–2013) may not have written a ""History of Hong Kong Literature"", but his literary criticism reflects a strong sense of literary history. He proposed a diachronic narrative framework for his focused topics, delving into the value, essence, and characteristics of Hong Kong literature. His influence extends beyond his role as a representative and important writer, as he has deeply impacted the history of Hong Kong literature. Ye Si is a significant figure in both literary creation and criticism, with most current research focusing on his creative works. This book examines his contribution to the history of Hong Kong literature using five keywords: ""post-colonial"", ""modernism"", ""urban culture"", ""life-oriented new poetry"", and ""lyricism."" Through a comprehensive analysis of his column reviews from the 1960s and 70s, as well as his academic criticism and research from the 1980s and 90s, combined with his literary creations, the book presents Ye Si's narrative of the ""Hong Kong Story."" It aims to help readers understand Ye Si's critical perspective on Hong Kong literature and encourages a re-exploration of the key aspects of the history of Hong Kong literature.