A brief analysis of the characteristics of the world in Western Hunan written by Shen Congwen?

Features of "Shen Congwen's Xiangxi":

There is no noise in the world. Reflecting the ‘humanistic beauty’ from simple rural life and customs. The Xiangxi he writes about is intriguing, like a cup of strong tea. Only by sipping it carefully can you appreciate the beauty in the text. It is also like a long ancient alley, leading to dreams and beauty.

About the content of "Shen Congwen's Xiangxi":

The author of "Shen Congwen's Xiangxi", Shen Congwen, is a master of modern Chinese literature, and his life is very legendary. When people mention Shen Congwen, they will We can't help but talk about Xiangxi. When we go to the Yuanshui River in Hunan, we can't help but think of Shen Congwen's works, and most of the legends in his life are related to Xiangxi.

In his writing, Xiangxi is a very unique place full of mystery. The mountains, rivers, water and worldly people there are all stories, poems and pictures. The famous photographer Zhuo Ya uses a sharp and delicate lens to present Shen Congwen's Xiangxi to readers. The Xiangxi in the text and the Xiangxi in the photos set off and reflect each other.

About the author:

Shen Congwen (1902-1988) was originally named Shen Yuehuan, and his pen names were Xiu Yunyun, Jiachen, Shangguanbi, Xuanruo, etc. His nickname was Maolin, and his courtesy name was Chongwen. He lived in Fenghuang County, Hunan Province. Han nationality, but with some Miao ancestry.

Shen Congwen is a famous contemporary writer, historical relic researcher, and representative of Beijing School novels. At the age of 14, he joined the army and wandered around the border areas of Hunan, Sichuan and Guizhou. He began literary creation in 1924. After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, he taught at the Southwest Associated University and from 1931 to 1933, he taught at Shandong University.

He returned to Peking University to teach in 1946. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he worked at the Museum of Chinese History and the Institute of History of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, mainly engaged in the research of ancient Chinese costumes. He died of illness in Beijing in 1988.

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Appreciation of "Shen Congwen's Xiangxi":

Mr. Shen Congwen's cemetery is located on a steep cliff on the right bank of the lower reaches of the Tuojiang River that runs through Phoenix City. Although the terrain is not high, it is enough for people to overlook most of Phoenix City.

Part of Mr. Congwen’s ashes were buried on this cliff together with his wife, Ms. Zhang Zhaohe. There is no towering tombstone or gorgeous cemetery, just a solemn rock with a few simple words on the rock. It has been engraved with Mr.’s lifelong ideals and pursuits.

Part of Mr. Congwen’s ashes were scattered in the Tuojiang River. The completion of the dam upstream made the Tuojiang River no longer turbulent, and Mr. Congwen’s soul was able to roam around Phoenix City peacefully.