The 17 years after the founding of the People's Republic of China refers to the prose works written in the 17 years after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The prose of this period was influenced by the New Culture Movement and emphasized on the principles of selfishness, freedom of thought, and equality. At the same time, it also reflected the reality of Chinese society at that time. To evaluate the prose written 17 years after the founding of the People's Republic of China, we need to take into account the values and aesthetics of different readers. For readers who liked this style, these works might be full of the pursuit of freedom, democracy, and selfishness, as well as reflections on social change and changes in the times. For readers who didn't like this style, these works might be too radical and idealistic, lacking practical experience and deep thinking. The prose of the 17th year after the founding of the People's Republic of China has an important position in Chinese history. It reflects the process of China's political, cultural and social changes, and also shows. These works not only had high literary value, but also had a profound impact on the development of modern Chinese literature.