The Fusion Of Tradition And Modernity

Content: The fusion of tradition and modernity is the main feature of Wang Zengqi's works . The paper illustrates this feature concretely from three different aspects. Firstly, it explains the double culture metaphors in Wang Zengqi's stories, which includes the aesthetic modernity function of the value standpoint of culture conservatism and the creation of "Tao yuan" original image. Secondly, the paper analyses the influence of Chinese ancient tradition of The Book of Songs on Wang Zengqi's modern lyric style stories and essay in Ming and Qing dynasty on Wang Qingqi's modern essay . Finally, it illustrates that Wang Zengqi combined classic Chinese with vernacular, therefore, he created a charming modern literary discourse. The paper is also interested in the significance and the fate of Wang Zengqi's attempt in the contemporary historic context.