Lu Xun and Qian Zhongshu were both representatives of modern Chinese literature, and their works had high literary value and historical significance. Although the two of them did not directly compare each other, one could feel the different satirical humor styles in their works. Lu Xun's works mostly focused on social reality and human weakness. His satirical humor style was more direct and profound. He often used vivid metaphor and humorous language to reveal the dark side of society and the ugliness of human nature. For example, in A Madman's Diary, he used the term " man-eating monster " to describe the social reality at that time. In The True Story of Ah Q, he used the term " people kicked by a donkey " to describe those who were oppressed by society. Qian Zhongshu's works focused on culture, history, and philosophy. His satirical humor style was more subtle and profound, often revealing the truth through metaphor and symbolism. For example, in Fortress Besieged, he used the word "besieged" to describe China's feudal system. In Old Wang, he used the word "old king selling melons" to describe people's self-interest and selfishness. Lu Xun's satirical humor style was more direct and profound. Qian Zhongshu's satirical humor style was more subtle and profound. Both of their works have high literary value, which is worthy of our in-depth reading and appreciation.
There were many famous Chinese puppeteers with humorous and satirical writing styles, such as Han Han, Qian Zhongshu, Murong Xuecun, etc. Han Han was a famous Chinese writer known for his humorous writing style. His works such as "See You Again" and "Flying Life" were deeply loved by readers. Qian Zhongshu was a famous Chinese author who was known as the "Father of Modern Chinese Literature". His representative works included Fortress Besieged, Cat City, and other humorous and satirical works. Murong Xuecun was a famous Chinese writer known for his unique literary style and deep reflection on social reality. His representative works included " There are Arbors in the South " and " Happy Rain on a Spring Night." In addition, there were also some famous Chinese works such as Jia Pingao, Mo Yan, Yu Hua, etc. Their works also contained humorous and satirical elements.
There are only two books that were rated as great by Lu Xun. Lu Xun believed that the great books were Dream of the Red Chamber and Journey to the West. These two books are both representative works of ancient Chinese novels with very high literary value and historical significance. "Dream of the Red Chamber" described the life of the feudal society in the Qing Dynasty and displayed the richness of human nature. It was a novel with profound social significance. Journey to the West, on the other hand, expressed the author's deep understanding of human nature and love for traditional Chinese culture through the legendary stories of Sun Wukong and other characters. These two books have an important position in the history of Chinese literature and are widely regarded as the treasures of Chinese culture, known as the "treasure house of world literature".
What left a deep impression on me in Lu Xun's hometown was their way of life and mental state. In his works, the image of the hometown people showed the following characteristics: 1. Closed-off and conservative: Lu Xun described the closed-off and conservative lifestyle and ideas of the people in his hometown in his "Hometown." They were unwilling to accept new things and new knowledge, but insisted on the old traditions and lifestyle in pursuit of stability and peace. 2. Hardworking and thrifty: The people in Lu Xun's hometown were hardworking and thrifty. They were used to a self-sufficient lifestyle, paying attention to the stability of the family and clan, and were unwilling to waste resources and consume materials. 3. Indifference and ruthlessness: The hometown people in Lu Xun's works lack attention and enthusiasm for the outside world. They are indifferent to strangers and new things and lack sympathy and care. 4. Self-centeredness: The hometown people in Lu Xun's works have a high self-evaluation. Self-centeredness often only pays attention to their own interests and gains and losses. It is easy to fall into a stalemate in interpersonal relationships. The hometown people in Lu Xun's works were typical of being closed, conservative, diligent, thrifty, indifferent, and self-centered. These characteristics reflected some of the realistic characteristics of Chinese society at that time, and also reflected Lu Xun's profound observation and thinking about his hometown and society.
Lu Xun's original words were: " Some people are alive, but they are already dead; some people are dead, but they are still alive." This sentence expressed people's different views and values towards different people's lives. It emphasized the short and impermanence of life, but also hinted at people's love and cherish of life.
Qian Zhongshu's Fortress Besieged was one of the classic novels in the history of modern Chinese literature. It was famous for its humorous style and was known as the "father of humorous novels". In this article, I will talk about my understanding of Qian Zhongshu's "humorous" style of writing based on the plot and language characteristics of the novel Fortress Besieged. In the novel, Qian Zhongshu used the symbolic character of the besieged city as the main character to describe his life in the city and outside the city to show a profound philosophy of life. In the city, he was trapped in various restrictions such as marriage, education, morality, etc. He could not move freely. Outside the city, he could freely pursue his own interests and hobbies, but he also faced various risks and uncertainties. This kind of dilemma and contradiction in life was expressed by Qian Zhongshu in a humorous way, which made the readers resonate with each other during the reading process. In addition, Qian Zhongshu's humorous style of writing was also reflected in his words and language. He was good at using some metaphor, exaggeration, irony and other rhetorical devices to make the readers not only feel the plot of the novel, but also feel Qian Zhongshu's unique literary style and ideology. For example, in the novel, Qian Zhongshu used the image of "besieged city" as a metaphor for marriage to express that marriage was like a besieged city that seemed to be strong but could not escape the predicament of reality. This metaphor not only profoundly revealed the nature of marriage, but also made readers feel Qian Zhongshu's deep thinking about the meaning of life. Qian Zhongshu's Fortress Besieged became a classic in the history of modern Chinese literature with its humorous style, profound philosophy of life and unique literary style. His humorous writing style not only made the readers feel the interest and legibility of the novel, but also made the readers feel his deep thoughts about the meaning of life.
Qian Zhongshu's Tan Yi Lu and Guan Zhui Bian were mainly works on literature, history, philosophy, and so on. Tan Yi Lu was a collection of literary reviews that included novels, poems, plays, essays, and other works in various fields. It was also reviewed from the perspectives of history and philosophy. The book mainly talked about Qian Zhongshu's love and understanding of ancient Chinese literature, as well as his understanding and evaluation of different literary forms. " Cone of Conviction " was a philosophical work by Qian Zhongshu. It mainly discussed ancient Chinese philosophy, culture, history, and other aspects of knowledge. The book covers many important philosophical issues such as human nature, morality, the universe, etc., and carries out in-depth exploration with detailed information and unique insights. Qian Zhongshu's Tan Yi Lu and Guan Zhui Bian were both classics in the history of Chinese literature, which had a profound influence on the development of literature and thought in later generations.
Qian Zhongshu was a famous modern Chinese writer, translator, philosopher and scholar. He was known as one of the founders of modern Chinese literature. His works covered novels, prose, poetry, philosophy, history, politics, and many other fields. The following are some of Qian Zhongshu's representative works: 1 novel: - Fortress Besieged (1934) - Cat City (1935) - The Divine Comedy (1949) - Bathing (1950) 2 Prose: - Tan Yi Lu (1918) - Written on the Edge of Life (1936) - Cat City (1935) - Fortress Besieged (1934) 3 poems: - Written on the Edge of Life (1936) - A Spring Night in the Rain (1937) - Night Moored at Niu Zhu, Recalling the Past (1937) - Farewell to Kangqiao (1937) 4. Philosophy: - Whip of a Conical Cone (1936) - Tan Yi Lu (1918) - Written on the Edge of Life (1936) - Cat City (1935) Translator: - Pride and Predict (1949) - War and Peace (1950) - Don Quijote, 1951 These were just a few of Qian Zhongshu's works. There were many other outstanding works such as Pipe-Wick Bian, Fortress Besieged, Divine Comedy, and Bathing.
Fortress Besieged was one of Qian Zhongshu's representative works. It was a typical satirical novel. The novel was set in a small town named "Besieged City". Through the description of the intelligentsia in the town and the problems they faced, it profoundly revealed the predicament and contradictions of the intelligentsia in modern society. Most of the intellectual characters in the novel had high academic qualifications and specialized knowledge. They were often unable to adapt to the reality of society and the needs of ordinary people. They lived a comfortable life in the small town, but they could not escape the contradictions and anxiety in their hearts. They were constantly pursuing higher academic qualifications and better career opportunities, but in reality, they were hitting a wall everywhere. The novel satirized those who pursued academic qualifications and career success in modern society, as well as those who blindly pursued material things in pursuit of so-called "success". The small town in the novel was also described as very distinctive, forming a sharp contrast between the world inside and outside the siege. The small town inside the besieged city was full of traditional culture, while outside the besieged city was a modern city. The two completely different environments made the intellectual in the novel feel very confused and contradictory. The novel also revealed the pressure and predicament of these ordinary people through the description of the people in the town, thus satirizing the hypocrisy and indifference of modern society. Fortress Besieged is a novel that profoundly reveals the predicament and contradictions of the intellectual in modern society. Through the description of the town and the intellectual, it deeply reflects the pressure and contradictions of people's lives in modern society.
I'm sorry, I don't know if Qian Zhongshu has any novels, and I don't have any information about his works being popular with foreigners.
Qian Zhongshu's most famous satirical novel was Fortress Besieged. This was a novel set in modern China. Through the description of the protagonist Fang Hongjian's contact and interaction with the people in the besieged city, it revealed the various ills of society and the distortion of human nature at that time. This novel was hailed as a classic of modern Chinese literature, which had a profound impact on later literary creation. In addition to Fortress Besieged, Qian Zhongshu also wrote many other famous satirical novels such as Cat City and Recalling the Past at Night.