A Study of the Modern Spirit and the Construction of Subjectivity in Contemporary Chinese Literature
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https://doi.org/10.61360/BoniGHSS262020010301Keywords:
contemporary Chinese literature, modern spirit, subjectivity, criticality, humanismAbstract
Since the beginning of the New Era, Chinese literature has been undergoing a profound and complex process of modernization. Contemporary writers have actively responded to the challenges and opportunities brought about by the changing times through sustained and rich literary creation. Their works not only demonstrate a continuous exploration and expression of the diverse spirit of modernity but also reflect a conscious pursuit and gradual establishment of literary subjectivity. It is precisely the intertwining and mutual reinforcement of these two dimensions during the transformation process that have jointly shaped the unique spiritual character of contemporary Chinese literature. Based on this, this paper, starting from the connotations of the modern spirit and the construction of subjectivity as well as their intrinsic connection, systematically elaborates on the diverse modes of expression of the modern spirit in contemporary Chinese literature and the specific practical pathways for the construction of subjectivity, thereby providing an integrated analytical framework for understanding the modernization of contemporary literature.
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