Professor Qian Zhaoming's "Transcendence and Innovation: Eastern Elements of Western Modernism" is his masterpiece in the field of modernist literature research, especially in the study of the influence of Eastern culture on Western modernist poetry. The book provides a panoramic analysis of 25 modernist works by 11 masters representing the cultures of 8 countries, revealing the profound connection between Western modernism and Eastern culture. Professor Qian is a literary critic of English and American literature and a pioneer of cross-cultural modernist poetics. His academic career spans fifty years, with multiple monographs and compilations published, as well as a large number of academic papers. His research has had a profound impact on the international modernist literary research community, and his works such as "Orientalism and Modernism" and "The Response of Modernism to Chinese Art" have been highly praised by the academic community. Professor Qian's research achievements not only promoted academic discussions, but also inspired the convening of international academic conferences. His research on the relationship between modernism and Eastern culture is regarded as an important contribution to the field of modernist studies.

The main content of 'Leap and Innovation'

The book 'Leap and Innovation' delves into the integration and innovation of Eastern and Western cultures in the fields of art and literature. The book is divided into three parts, totaling 20 chapters, covering multiple works of art and literary creation from the late 19th century to the 21st century.

The Three Major Leapfrogs of 'Leap and Innovation'

Professor Qian's "Leap and Innovation" has achieved three major leaps: a long research time span, a large research object time span, and spanning multiple cultural and artistic fields. Professor Qian's research began in 1986, and after more than 30 years of continuous accumulation and expansion, he has published multiple high-level papers, delving deeply into the relationship between American modernist poets and Chinese culture. Leap and Innovation "studies 25 masterpieces of modernism from 1914 to 2014, involving 11 masters such as Monet, Yeats, and Stevens, representing the cultures of 8 countries and spanning 11 artistic fields including poetry, painting, and music. Professor Qian's research perspective goes beyond the works of Palov and Jameson, achieving innovation in theory, methods, and perspectives.

The Three Major Innovations of 'Leap and Innovation'

The book 'Leap and Innovation' has achieved three major innovations in the field of modernist research. Firstly, in terms of theoretical innovation, it reveals through empirical research that modernism did not decline after the 1930s, but experienced a revival of late modernism and was revitalized in the 21st century. The book showcases the sustained development and influence of modernism through the works of figures such as Pound, Moore, I.M. Pei, Gary Snyder, and Pauline.