From Leftism to the War of Resistance: A Contemporary Interpretation of Literary Hero Narratives

Author: Wang Huapeng
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Heroism is a significant value pursuit that runs through the history of modern Chinese literature. It can be said that hero narratives have remained an unbroken thread in modern Chinese literature, allowing us to touch history. The tumultuous and grand history of China's hundred years has given rise to countless heroic figures and remarkable achievements. From a narratological perspective, the narrative power of heroism during the Anti-Japanese War was undoubtedly driven by the desire for national survival. The narrative perspective of heroism during the Anti-Japanese War became broader, the frequency of narration further accelerated, and the narrative modes diversified. Modern narrative modes coexisted with traditional ones, each showcasing its unique charm. The combination of the diversity of heroic images and the diversification of narrative modes marks the further prosperity and maturity of hero narratives in modern Chinese literature. The book "Literary Hero Narratives" conducts an in-depth exploration and comprehensive grasp of its cultural context, evolutionary trajectory, and morphological types from three intersecting dimensions, giving readers a fresh overall impression.