Chinese and Korean Literary Traditions: A Comparative Analysis of Linguistic, Historical, Cultural, and Narrative Influences
Description
Literatures in different languages have unique forms of literary expression shaped by language, culture, history, and social change. To explore the main features of the Chinese and Korean literary traditions and comparatively analyze their similarities and differences. A mixed-methods research approach was employed. Purposive sampling was used to select 415 students studying literature, where 207 were from the Chinese Literature Group, and 208 were from the Korean Literature Group. Data collection was done using questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS and SmartPLS. Also, qualitative data were gathered using interviews with 11 Chinese and 10 Korean students and were analyzed using thematic analysis. Linguistic Evolution (β = 0.248), Narrative Structures (β = 0.219), Historical and Political Influence (β = 0.261), Gender in Literary Traditions (β = 0.286), and Diaspora and Literary Identity (β = 0.261) showed significant positive associations with Chinese and Korean literary traditions (p < 0.001). Also, the thematic analysis found that the intricate dynamics and cultural nuances are embedded within Chinese and Korean literary traditions. To explain the distinctive characteristics and shared literary patterns of Chinese and Korean literary traditions through a comparative perspective. The literary tradition of China and Korea has distinct ways of expressing themselves, and their development is shaped by the joint effect of language, history, culture, and social experience. Chinese and Korean literatures have unique historical and philosophical influences that shape Chinese and Korean literary themes and can guide cultural preservation efforts and heritage initiatives, encouraging nuanced interpretations of national and cultural identities.