The Historical Research On "Pearl S. Buck Phenomenon"

In the history of cultural exchange between China and the west world,a group of foreigners,represented by Pearl S.Buck,had introduced China to the West and then became famous.Through their works,people in the West World knew Chinese history,culture and social customs.Some of them recorded their experience in China, some wrote in Chinese society,describing the documentary social struggle,some blended their works with colorful Chinese culture,and some wrote from the point of describing social life in China.Above all,they formed a cultural phenomenon."Pearl S.Buck phenomenon",as a new formulation,hasn't been involved in any articles or books.The research in this field is relatively new and its prospect is vast.From the historical aspect,the article made "Pearl S.Buck phenomenon" as its main view, analyzing the era background of Pearl S.Buck,the historical significance of her works,as well as the outstanding contribution she had made to the cultural exchange between China and the West.The article is divided in five chapters:Chapterâ… ,explaining the "Pearl S.Buck phenomenon".By illustration and comparison mainly,this part try to explain the meaning of "Pearl S.Buck phenomenon" and its characteristics systemically,generally."Pearl S.Buck phenomenon" refers to a kind of phenomenon which many western writers created works about China.As a unique cultural phenomenon,it has three main features: historicity,specialty,globality.Chapterâ…¡,the historical factor in "Pearl S.Buck's phenomenon".This chapter is divided into three main parts:the history of China and the influence of the social atmosphere,the Western Christian culture,the influence of the international situation in the fist part of 20th century.It tries to analyze the cause of formulation of this phenomenon elaborately from three in-depth parts:internal,external,international.Pearl S.Buck phenomenon lies in the new image of the East she founded in her works for the readers.Embedded in two different worlds,she knew two kinds of languages, two ways of thinking,two historical backgrounds and national affections.She also had toured a lot of countries both the East and West.This special experience wide her horizons,which made her respect people of the world equally.Chapterâ…¢,the historical research into the literary works by Pearl S.Buck.This chapter is divided in two parts:"historical factors into the literary works" and "displaying the traditional Chinese conception",from which the great value of epic from her works can be well laid out.Pearl S.Buck lived in the late feudal society, most of her works are about China.In her own creations,Pearl S.Buck can write what she saw,heard and felt into the works to shape a number of images who were living and quite touching,thus her works truly demonstrated the Chinese historical changes and the cultural custom in modern times since the Chinese community.Chapterâ…£,the historical research into the political and literary essays by Pearl S.Buck.After returning to the United States,Pearl S.Buck was active in the literary fields,publishing a large amount of book reviews and articles referring to Asia.These comments had support the Chinese War of Resistance Against Japan,promoted Chinese education as well as broaden Asian democracy worldwide.Chapterâ…¤,the conclusion.Having put the Pearl S.Buck phenomenon into the historical background of Chinese society in modern times,we'll learn more about the historical significance and the value of Pearl S.Buck and her works.It also helps us to consider more about our history and future.