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Research On The Folklore In Chen Zhongshi’s Novel White Deer Plain Writing

Posted on:2024-04-04Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:J M ZhaoFull Text:PDF
GTID:2545307178461134Subject:Chinese Folk Literature
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"White Deer Plain" is a modern vernacular historical novel created by author Chen Zhongshi faithful with the "secret history of the nation" as its core,and the writing of folklore in the book is an important way to interpret the thematic content of his work and the author’s ideology.The historical examination of "White Deer Plain" can enable us to better recognize and understand the soul and essence of this "secret history of the nation".The "White Deer Plain" shows the good side of traditional Confucian culture to the modern civilized society from the perspective of folk culture in the countryside,and the author Chen Zhongshi faithfully tries to think and explore the spiritual confusion and cultural uncertainty of human beings at present,seeking directions for human beings to get out of the spiritual and cultural dilemma in the impetuous society,so that they can find the meaning and value of their existence and life.In the midst of compassion and reflection on the history and culture of Guanzhong,and under the conflict and connection between traditional culture and modern civilization,the thesis explores the deep redemption of national spirit and human destiny and the future way out.The introductory part of the dissertation mainly illustrates the background and significance of the dissertation,the current situation and review of the study,and the research method and main points of the study.The first chapter begins with Chen Zhongshi’s portrayal of Guanzhong folklore,which is based on the real folklore of the White Deer Plain,and explores the distinctive and unique folklore connotations of the Guanzhong region,analyzing and interpreting the forms and connotations of its folklore,such as wedding and funeral customs,folk beliefs,and mystical culture,exploring the rich and profound cultural connotations and values carried by these folklore forms and the The second chapter is an analysis and interpretation of the ancient and simple life concepts and survival wisdom of the people in the White Deer Plain.The second chapter explores the folk narrative aesthetics presented in White Deer Plain,interpreting and analyzing Chen Zhongshi’s use of folk narrative aesthetics in the folklore writing of White Deer Plain through the use of folk discourse in the Guanzhong region,the shaping of folk characters,and the use of magic realism.The third chapter is an exploration of Chen Zhongshi’s psychological feelings and attitude toward the folklore of Guanzhong through the author’s contradictory conflicts between the social order and the desires of life in the Guanzhong region,as well as his complex state of mind regarding the adherence to and collapse of the ideal of benevolence and justice,and an analysis of Chen Zhongshi’s contradictory and subtle folklore positions implied behind the folklore implications and folk narrative aesthetics in White Deer Plain,so as to grasp the author’s The fourth chapter explores Chen Zhongshi’s contradictory and subtle folklore stance behind the folk cultural implications and folk narrative aesthetics in White Deer Plain.The Fourth chapter explores the multiple causes of Chen Zhongshi’s creation of White Deer Plain and the meaningful inspiration he brings to us through this great work,revealing the author’s recasting of the spiritual and cultural soul of our Chinese nation and his reflection on the current situation and future fate of human existence,so as to further understand and grasp the deep spiritual and cultural value and significance of White Deer Plain.The conclusion discusses the spiritual and cultural psychology of the Guanzhong region and our nation as a whole,as shown behind Chen Zhongshi’s folklore writing in The White Deer Plain,which,as a typical and vivid example of Guanzhong’s regional culture,folklore,and traditional Chinese Confucian culture,vividly and truly shows the profound and long-lasting influence of folk cultural genes and spiritual concepts on the lives and destinies of the Guanzhong region and the Chinese people at large.The influence of folk culture and spiritual concepts on the lives and destinies of the people of Guanzhong and the Chinese folk.The folklore is the psychological concept and ideological accumulation formed by our nation during its long-term historical development,and it is also the root of our spiritual culture.Through the perspective,inquiry and reflection on the folklore and national cultural spirit that underlie the way of life of the rural people and their beliefs in the White Deer Plain in the Guanzhong area,it is possible to reveal the most original and genuine state of human nature.The essence of the "secret history of the nation" in "White Deer Plain" is the "national spirit" which is deeply rooted in our excellent traditional folklore,and the "national spirit" of the Chinese nation has a long history and a long history.The "national spirit" of the Chinese people has been a valuable historical and cultural treasure and a powerful spiritual and cultural source for our country and nation.Therefore,the analysis and study of the folklore of Guanzhong region in Chen’s work "White Deer Plain" and its meaningful value can provide a theoretical and practical revelation and reflection for the transformation and revival of Chinese contemporary social thought and culture as well as the recasting of our national spiritual and cultural psychology.In addition,Chen Zhongshi’s writing and use of the folklore of the Guanzhong region in his work "White Deer Plain" also presents a more diverse and enlightening creative thinking and development opportunity for contemporary writers in China in the creation of contemporary literature and art works in the new era.
Keywords/Search Tags:Chen Zhongshi, White Deer Plain, folklore, narrative aesthetics, folk position
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