The Image Construction of Zheng He in English Literature
The magnificent feat of Zheng He's voyages to the Western Seas is a milestone in the history of Sino-foreign exchanges,has inspired the literary imagination of the writers in the English-speaking world.Although the image construction of Zheng He in Descendants of Eunuch Admiral,The Seven Voyages of Zheng He,The Real Sinbad the Sailor,The Dragonfly Sea,Zheng He,The Map Thief,and The Years of Rice and Salt is complex,these six English literary works generally acclaim maritime achievements and military command talent of Zheng He,showcasing Zheng He's spirit of seeking peace and kindness,keeping open and in-clusive,and upholding justice while pursuing shared interests.They express are futation of the"European discovery of Africa"theory and a counterattack against the"Chinese colonialism"argument.
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