The social background of Xu Zhimo's era
Xu Zhimo was a modern Chinese poet, writer, and politician. He was born in 1896 and died in 1936. He lived in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, a period of political turmoil, economic backwardness, and cultural prosperity. During Xu Zhimo's time, China experienced a series of political changes, including the 1911 Revolution, the May 4th Movement, and the New Culture Movement. These movements promoted the Chinese people's thought liberation and cultural change, and also pushed forward the process of China's modernisation. In the economic aspect, China has experienced the rapid development of industrialization, which has brought huge economic benefits and a prosperous social environment, but at the same time, it has also brought about environmental pollution and resource shortage. In terms of culture, China had experienced the New Culture Movement and the rise of modern literature. A group of outstanding people had appeared, including Xu Zhimo. These cultural phenomena reflected the Chinese people's pursuit and yearning for freedom, equality, and democratic values. Xu Zhimo lived in a time full of changes and opportunities. Through his literary creation and political activities, he reflected the Chinese people's pursuit and yearning for freedom, equality and a better life, and became an important figure in the history of modern Chinese culture.