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Study on the Modernity of Shen Congwen’s Literary Theory

Author: LinTie
Tutor: ZhangJianYong
School: Jishou University
Course: Literature and Art
Keywords: Shen Congwen Literary Theory Modernity
CLC: I206.6
Type: Master's thesis
Year: 2009
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Abstract

Shen Congwen literary theory in the history of modern Chinese society in transition showed distinctly contemporary qualities of modern Chinese literary theory construction has important reference value and enlightenment. However, due to various reasons, the extensive work studies, Shen Congwen literary theory has so far failed to get the attention it deserves, Shen Congwen literary theory studies are often coerced in the \and other works under the name combined with its research and expand, Shen Congwen Shen literary theory did not become independent from the text as part of the study. This paper clarifies modernity, Chinese modernity, Chinese literary theory connotation of modernity, combined with Shen Congwen text of this paper, from the Enlightenment modernity and elucidation of two aspects of aesthetic modernity Shen Congwen character of modern literary theory. And discuss the construction of Chinese Modern Literary Theory inspiration and meaning. This paper is divided into four parts: Shen Congwen literary theories of modernity of the problem, Shen Congwen literary theories of the Enlightenment modernity character, Shen Congwen literary theory of aesthetic modernity character, Shen Congwen Chinese Literary Theory modernity inspiration and meaning. The research vision is that in Chinese modernity of this great historical background, based on the Chinese literary theory of modernity itself, analyzes Shen Congwen Literary Modernity character and pursue Shen Congwen for Chinese Literary Theory Modern Construction inspiration and significance. By questioning the concept of modernity, modernity itself confirmatory Chinese characteristics. In the particular context of modern China, the Chinese modern literary theory on the one hand, the performance of the theory of Chinese socio-cultural realities response, on the other hand the performance of the traditional and modern transformation and cultural resources of the Western literary thought of the local rewrite . In other words, China's modern literary theory appeared as both character also appeared as enlightenment modernity aesthetic modernity. Shen Congwen It is in this context of historical background and theoretical construct his literary position of speaking, and his unique way of showing the theoretical formulation distinctive character of modernity. New literature (including the new literary theory) character of modernity in the first performance of China's modernization and identity rather than seek confrontation reflection and, therefore, as a modern Chinese society in the future planning of the Enlightenment modernity must also Chinese modern literature and literary theory first a character. Shen Congwen literary theory enlightenment modernity character as follows: First, Shen Congwen aware of new literature and new social revolution spread of cultural values ??consistent. New Literature for a revolutionary feudal old literature, the vernacular instead of classical, not just language tools of innovation, but also the values ??of the new knowledge innovation; Second, Shen Congwen realize new literature development and nation-state is consistent perk. The demands of the nation-state or the reconstruction of both the new national spirit of literary creators of historical responsibility, but also the performance of the new literary content and thematic meaning; Third, Shen Congwen aware of new literature remodeling progress and modern personality consistent with the new literature should shape the anti-feudal rational agent, anti-fun leisure doctrine practice subject, and has anti-dependence of the critical spirit of the free subject. However, the literature does not agree Shen Congwen require transferring their borders and beyond the law to cater to the literary business ideology and political ideology, which he strongly opposed to literature through political and commercial interests of tools to actively advocate the independence of literature and art and, through the emphasis on literary and artistic aesthetic form, further elaboration and the guardian of literary and artistic character of self-discipline, and aesthetic form of aesthetic emphasis on independence and ultimately to the people on the aesthetic quality of life, in other words, is to aesthetic problems and the problems of life combining aesthetic way to get through life's salvation. Through the life \Shen Congwen Chinese Modern Literary Theory of enlightenment is: First, because China special historical context and mission of the times of modern Western thought in being absorbed into the Chinese Modern Literary Theory encountered when the inevitable localization rewritten, its most obvious feature is the goal of Enlightenment rationality to resist the aesthetic modernity was incorporated into the framework of the Enlightenment, literary aesthetic spirit of independence and non-utilitarian been given a strong utilitarian overtones. Second, from the traditional ideological and cultural resources to participate in the Chinese literary theory modern construction, traditional resources into making China a modern literary theory with both modern universalism characteristics, was given a distinctive national feature. Shen Congwen literary theory in the history of modern Chinese society in transition showed distinctly contemporary qualities that should be cherished by a wealth of ideas academia.

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