Transition And Stretch--Research On People Literature Of 1985

Chinese contemporary literature took a turn in 1985, while the root-seeking literature was blossoming, modern fiction and avant-courier literature emerged. The new aesthetic imagination, new artistic style, new literary language, new transformation and exploration all appeared on People Literature of 1985. The essay researches People Literature of 1985, to explore the literary activities of People Literature at the turning point of contemporary literature.Chapter one introduces the political and cultural background of 1985. From 1949 to 1966, political power took strict control of literature and artistic work. As the most senior literature journal, People Literature had no choice but to serve the needs of the government conscientiously. During the Cultural Revolution, almost all the literary institutions and literary organizations were paralyzed, People Literature also had to cease publication. After the Cultural Revolution, political and cultural environment became better gradually, literary thought and literary policy was also openning continuously. Experienced many setbacks, People Literature resumed publication in 1976. Literature gained more freedom from power, as a consequence, new literature trends emerged, including scar literature, self-examination literature and reformation literature, which pay more attention to society and history. At the same time, new literature skills and new explorations began to sprout.Chapter two elaborates pluralistic creation pattern. While Chinese social structure was undergoing great changes, literature was also experiencing subversive transformation, many new literature trends emerged. People Literature of 1985 also changed its steady style and launched a new literary trend. A group of avant-garde novels were published by People Literature, accordingly promoting the development of root-seeking literature, modern fiction and avant-courier literature.Chapter three discusses the formation of creators. While People Literature was pursuing innovation, it was also focusing on exploring and cultivating new writers. On one hand, it gave more opportunities to new writers. On the other hand, it set up a center where literary enthusiasts could learn to write. Many writers grow up to excellent writers through the cultivation of People Literature.Chapter four is about the literary activities. People Literature took advantage of its special status, organized many literature conferences and hosted many literature awards. And the column constitution of People Literature emphasized the communication between editors, readers and authors. These literary activities promoted the establishment of new literary norms.