Further Definition of Di Renjie’s Identity(ies) in Chinese History, Literature and Mass Media

Abstract

This research attempts to introduce a preliminary reflection on Di Renjie’s past and contemporary representations, in order to decode the language of contemporary imagery found in Chinese media culture and to decide which of his historical and literary identities is now the most acknowledged in Chinese imagery. Moreover, we will briefly advance some reflections on whether Robert Hans van Gulik’s representation has or not totally influenced Chinese imagery.

Keywords

Di Renjie / Chinese history and literature / Chinese TV / imagery / Robert Hans van Gulik

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