Western modern literature refers to a genre of literature that rose in the early 20th century. It mainly focused on topics such as modernness, social criticism, and technological progress. The pioneers of modernist literature such as William Faulkner, Mao Passang, Hugo, etc. The representative figures of romantic literature such as Emily Bronte, Jane Austen, John Keats, etc. 3. The representative figures of realistic literature such as Dickens, Mauricio de Mobassant, Tolstoy, etc. 4 Symbolism literature representatives such as Victor Hugo, William shakespeare, Proust and so on. 5. The representatives of expressionist literature such as Calvino, Borges, Marquez, etc. The representative figures of structuralist literature such as Ernst Ernest, Margaret Atwood, Faulkner, etc. In the 20th century, these literary schools influenced and infiltrated each other to form a huge system of western modern literature. Some of these works were widely praised and had a profound impact on modern literature and culture.
Western absurd literature is a special genre of literature that uses humor, satire, and irony to express the irrationality and absurdity of society and human nature. The following are some famous masterpieces of Western absurd literature: 1 The Great Gatsby (United States) Scott Itzgerald wrote a story about wealth and love that was regarded as a classic of Western absurd literature. The Catcher in the Rye (The Catcher in the Rye) was written by D Salinger of the United States. It tells the story of a teenager's thinking and pursuit of maturity and reality. It is regarded as one of the representative works of Western absurd literature. The Double City was written by Dickens, an American writer. It was a story about the war between two cities, full of irony and irony. Sherlock Holmes was written by Conan Doyle of the United Kingdom. It was a story about Holmes and his assistant Watson solving various problems. It was regarded as one of the masterpieces of Western absurd literature. 5 Mad Max: ury Road was directed by the American director George Miller and was regarded as one of the masterpieces of Western absurd literature. These works all showed the characteristics of absurdity, irony and humor, which became an important part of Western literature.
The representative works of Western modern aesthetics include: 1. Classicalism: Representative works include Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, etc. 2. Romanticism: Representative works include Titanic, Love Letter, etc. 3. Realism: Representative works include Sherlock Holmes, Jane Eyre, etc. 4. Symbolism: Representative works include The Catcher in the Rye, The Catcher, etc. 5. Modern works: A Tale of Two Cities, Schindler's List, 1984, etc. 6. Post-modern: Representative works include "The Three-Body Problem" and "The Wandering Earth". 7. structuralism: representative works include A Short History of Humanity, A Short History of the Future, etc. 8. Semiotics: Representative works include Black Mirror, The Matrix, etc. Deconstructionist: Representative works include One Hundred Years of Solitude, Harry Potter, etc. 10. Cultural criticism: Representative works include One Hundred Years of Solitude, The Catcher in the Rye, etc.
The father of modern Western painting was the Italian artist, scientist, and inventor of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci. He was considered one of the founders of modern western painting. His representative works included Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
Modern literature referred to literature from the end of the 19th century to the early 20th century, including many different schools and works. During this period, literature was influenced by natural science, social science, political movements and other factors, presenting a variety of styles and forms. Modern literature used a variety of means of expression, including novels, poems, essays, plays, movies, etc. Among them, novels were one of the most common forms of modern literature. His representative works included classic novels such as Dream of the Red Chamber, Water Margins, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. In terms of masterpieces, a large number of excellent works emerged in modern literature, including William's play Hamlet, Victor Hugo's Notre-Dame de Paris, Dickens 'A Tale of Two Cities, Maurpassant's The Bar of Somland, Tolstoy's War and Peace, etc. These works reflected the political, economic, and cultural conditions of the society at that time, and also had a profound impact on the literature of later generations.
There are many masterpieces of modern literature and poetry. Some of the famous works include: 1 Du Fu's Ascending: This is one of the representative works of the famous poet Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty. It describes the scene of climbing high and looking into the distance, expressing the poet's reverence for nature. 2. Hai Zi's " Facing the Sea, Spring Flowers Bloom ": This is one of the representative works of the famous modern Chinese poet Hai Zi. Through this poem, Hai Zi expressed his yearning and pursuit for a better life. 3 Xu Zhimo's Farewell to Kangqiao: This is one of the representative works of the famous modern Chinese poet Xu Zhimo. Through this poem, Xu Zhimo expressed his longing and reluctance to part with love. 4. Li Qingzhao's "Like a Dream": This is one of the representative works of the famous female poet Li Qingzhao in the Song Dynasty. Through this poem, Li Qingzhao expressed his yearning and pursuit for beautiful love. 5 Lu Xun's Self-mockery: This is one of the representative works of the famous modern Chinese poet Lu Xun. Through this poem, Lu Xun expressed his criticism and thinking about society.
The representative work of modern Western literature, The Metamorphosis, was written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
The following are some of the famous modern Chinese literature: 1 Lu Xun (1881 - 1936): His masterpieces include A Madman's Diary, The True Story of Ah Q, New Stories, etc. 2. Lao She (1899 - 1966): His masterpieces include Camel Xiangzi and Teahouse. 3. Ba Jin (1904 - 1971): His masterpieces include "Home","Spring","Autumn", etc. 4. Ding Ling (1910 - 1966): Her masterpieces include The Sun Shines on the Sanggan River and Marriage. 5. Zhang Ailing (1914 - 1993): Her masterpieces include Legend and The First Incense of Aquilaria Fragrance. 6. Qian Zhongshu (1897 - 1974): His masterpieces include Fortress Besieged and Cat City. These were just modern Chinese literature. There were many other excellent works such as Yang Jiang, Zhou Guoping, Shen Congwen, Qin Qiang, etc.
Modern and contemporary Chinese literature is an important part of the development of Chinese literature, representing the literary style of different historical periods. The following are the representatives of modern and contemporary Chinese literature: 1 Lu Xun (1881 - 1936): known as the founder of modern Chinese literature. His representative works include A Madman's Diary and The True Story of Ah Q. 2 Lao She (1899 - 1966): He is known as an outstanding representative in the history of modern Chinese literature. His representative works include Camel Xiangzi and Teahouse. 3. Ba Jin (1904 - 1972): known as one of the outstanding representatives of modern Chinese literature. His representative works include "Home","Spring","Autumn" and so on. 4. Shen Congwen (1912 - 1988): known as "one of the outstanding representatives in the history of modern Chinese literature". His representative works include "Border Town" and "Spring Silkworm". 5. Qian Zhongshu (1897 - 1974): He is known as the "Master of Modern Chinese Literature". His representative works include Fortress Besieged and Cat City. Zhang Ailing (1914 - 1995): known as "one of the outstanding representatives in the history of modern Chinese literature". Her representative works include "Red Rose and White Rose" and "Love in the City". These were widely circulated and studied.
The Lakeside School was the main representative of a literary school in the Chinese New Culture Movement in the early 20th century, such as Mao Dun and Lao She. Lu Xun's representative works include A Madman's Diary, The True Story of Ah Q, Medicine, and so on. Mao Dun's representative works include Midnight and Spring Silkworm. Lao She's representative works include Camel Xiangzi and Teahouse. The Lakeside School advocated that literature should serve the development of society. They opposed the suppression of old culture, old ideas and old customs and emphasized the humanist and socialistic nature of literature.
50-70 The most representative works in the history of modern Chinese literature were Dream of the Red Chamber and The Scream. 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was a classic in the history of Chinese classical literature and also a milestone in the history of modern Chinese literature. It was the pinnacle of ancient Chinese novels, which showed the shortcomings of the feudal society of the Qing Dynasty and the deep complexity of human nature through the description of the lives, emotions and personalities of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai and other characters. The Scream was another classic in the history of modern Chinese literature. It was a collection of short stories created by Lu Xun. Through the description of Lu Xun's own experiences and thoughts, it reflected the darkness of society and the suffering of the people at that time. It displayed the critical spirit and independent thinking ability of modern Chinese literature and was hailed as the foundation of modern Chinese literature. These two works had an important position and influence in the history of modern Chinese literature. They not only created a precedent for modern Chinese literature, but also had a far-reaching impact on the development of literature in later generations.