On Shen Shixi's Animal Novels

Shen Shixi has created the massive outstanding animal novels, and repeatedly wins the big prize in the child literature domain. However, few researchers have ever conducted a study of Shen's animal novels from the aspect of contemporary literature. The present paper, in light of previous research findings, grounded on the related literature theory ecological theory and the theoy of the animal behavior , aims to conduct a systematic and comprehensive study of the animal novels written by Shen , through the meas of comparative analysis and detailed reading.The colorful animal world . The theme of Shen's animal novels takes on a rich and complicated, three-dimensional aspect. We can see the living plight of the animal and the animal's love, affection and friendship.The animal world depicted by Shen is just like a mirror ,from which we can find the disgrace and beauty of human beings.In addition,the author indicated that we,as human beings,should hold respect and awe forwards the animals.The distinctive aesthetic characteristics.Shen has drawn on novels on his own experiences and large quartities of books he has read .He has made full use of his imagination and association.As a result,his works are a harmonious blend of scientificness and imagination ,and as well of a combination of knowledge and interest .The ingenious use of narrative skills strengthens the artistic expressions.All in all ,the well-portrayed animal characters ,the elaborated plot and the witty language have added spice to his works.The thought-provoking referring of the significance of ecology.Shen's novels have bridged the gap that the animals are of less attention in our Chinese ecological literature.One of the themes of Shen's animal novels is orient readers to consider and explore the deep causes of ecological deterioration and correspondingly,brings about the change of man's life style and encourage man's self-development and finally ,make all the living things on the earth roost in poetry.