The History of Chinese Literature in the 20th Century (Second edition)

The concept of "the history of Chinese literature in the 20th century" is of great significance. It can help people better understand and study the development process and achievements of the history of modern Chinese literature. By reviewing and analyzing the important events, works and concepts of literary history in the history of Chinese literature in the 20th century, we can better understand the development process and stage characteristics of modern Chinese literature. This will help people better understand the different schools, styles, and topics in the history of modern Chinese literature, as well as the needs of readers and literary evaluations in different eras and cultural backgrounds. The concept of "the history of Chinese literature in the 20th century" can also provide us with a comprehensive and systematic historical perspective to help us better understand and study all aspects of modern Chinese literature. By reviewing and analyzing the works in the history of Chinese literature in the 20th century, we can better understand the variety and richness of modern Chinese literature and the readers 'reactions and evaluations of literary works in different cultural backgrounds. The concept of "the history of Chinese literature in the 20th century" can also provide us with a reflection and summary perspective to help us better understand the achievements and problems of modern Chinese literature. Through the study of the history of Chinese literature in the 20th century, we can better reflect on and summarize the development process and lessons of modern Chinese literature, and provide reference and enlightenment for future literary studies.

The following is a list of selected Chinese literary works of the 20th century: 1 Lu Xun: "Scream","Hesitation","Wild Grass","Canopy Collection","Morning Flowers" 2. Lao She: Camel Xiangzi, Teahouse, Four Generations Under One roof 3. Shen Congwen: "Border Town","Spring Silkworm","Memories of Blowing Xiao on Phoenix Terrace" 4. Qian Zhongshu: Fortress Besieged, Written on the Edge of Life 5. Zhang Ailing: " Red Rose and White Rose "," Love in the City "," Aquilaria Fragrance: The First Furnace of Fragrance " 6. Ba Jin: Home, Spring Silkworm, Torrent Ding Ling: The Sun Shines on the Sanggan River, The Sun Rises 8 Xiao Hong: Legend of Hulan River, Life and Death Field Lao She, Teahouse 10 Lu Xun's The True Story of Ah Q 11 Mao Dun, Midnight, Spring Silkworm Shen Congwen, Border Town Ding Ling's Sun Shines on the Sanggan River Zhang Ailing's Legend Ye Shengtao, Mr. Pan in Trouble 16 Lu Xun, The Scream 17 Lao She, Camel Xiangzi Shen Congwen, Border Town 19 Ding Ling, The Sun Shines on the Sanggan River Mao Dun's Spring Silkworm

Gao Xiaosheng was an important figure in the history of Chinese literature in the 20th century. His works were famous for their profound social criticism, unique artistic style and strong ideology. Gao Xiaosheng's representative works include Alive, Qin Qiang, Brothers, etc. These works reflect the changes and contradictions of China's rural and urban society with their true descriptions, profound thoughts and rich emotions, and deeply reflect the psychological journey and living conditions of the Chinese people. They are welcomed and loved by the majority of readers. Gao Xiaosheng's works have a strong ideology and humane care. His works contain profound philosophical thinking and concern for the fate of mankind. His artistic style is unique, his language is vivid, and he is full of love and awe for life. He is known as the representative of Chinese new literature. Gao Xiaosheng played a very important role in the history of Chinese literature in the 20th century. His works played a positive role in promoting the development and progress of Chinese literature. He was hailed as the representative of Chinese new literature and was also an important figure in the history of Chinese literature.

Cao Yu was a famous Chinese dramatist in the 20th century. His plays played an important role in the history of Chinese drama. Cao Yu's plays described the changes and contradictions in Chinese society from the 1920s to the 1940s with modern Chinese history as the background. His plays were unique in style, focusing on the complexity and contradiction of human nature. His works were full of deep thinking and reflection on social reality. Cao Yu's plays had a profound influence on the development of modern Chinese drama. His plays created a precedent for modern Chinese drama and laid the foundation for the development of Chinese drama. His plays were not only popular on the Chinese stage, but they also received a certain amount of recognition and praise internationally. In addition, Cao Yu's plays also deeply reflected the fighting spirit and national pride of the Chinese people. His plays portrayed the great achievements of the Chinese people through the arduous struggle and inspired the national pride and cohesion of the Chinese people. Cao Yu's plays had an important historical status and significance in the history of Chinese literature in the 20th century. His works not only promoted the development of modern Chinese drama, but also reflected the fighting spirit and national pride of the Chinese people.

The 100 Classics of Chinese Literature in the 20th century referred to a collection of various literary works. The specific composition and selection criteria of this collection varied with different sources and periods. However, here are some works that might be selected as one of the 100 classics of 20th-century Chinese literature: Dream of the Red Chamber-Qing Dynasty was considered a classic in the history of Chinese novels. 2. Journey to the West. In the Ming Dynasty, the story was about Sun Wukong and the others protecting Tang Sanzang. 3. Water Margins-The Yuan Dynasty tells the story of the uprising army led by Song Jiang and others. 4 Romance of the Three Kingdoms-Yuan Dynasty tells the historical story of the Three Kingdoms period. 5 The Scholars-The Qing Dynasty used the scholars as the background to describe the imperial examination and the corruption of the officialdom. The Ordinary World-China's current era tells the story of life in the Chinese countryside. 7 The Old Man and the Sea-Ernest Hemmingway's novel tells the story of an old fisherman fighting with a big marlin. 8 "One Hundred Years of Solitude"-Garcia Márquez's novel tells the story of a family of seven generations, covering the history and culture of Latin-America. The Catcher in the Rye-J. D. Salinger's novel tells the story of a teenager's confusion and growth. Living-Yu Hua's novel tells the story of a farmer's life, reflecting the poverty and suffering of rural China. These works were the classics of the 20th century Chinese literature and played an important role in the development and inheritance of Chinese literature.

The chronology of foreign literature in the second half of the 20th century is as follows: 1950s The 1950s was the lowest point of foreign literature in the second half of the 20th century, but some important works also appeared. The following are some representative works: 1. Detective novels: Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Conan Doyle, HP Lovecraft 2. Science fiction: Douglas Adams, Time Machine, Blade Runner 3. Horror novels: J.D. Salinger, HP Lovecraft, HP Lovecraft 4. Play: Carmen, Hamlet 1960s The 1960s was the peak period of foreign literature in the second half of the 20th century. Many influential works appeared. The following are some representative works: 1. Detective novels: Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Conan Doyle, HP Lovecraft 2. Science fiction: Douglas Adams, Time Machine, Blade Runner 3. Horror novels: J.D. Salinger, HP Lovecraft, HP Lovecraft 4. Play: Hamlet (William Spear), Roman Holiday (Ingrid Bergman), Carmen 5. Fictions: The Catcher in the Rye (J. D Salinger), The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald), War and Peace (Tolstoy) 1970s The 1970s was another peak period for foreign literature in the second half of the 20th century. The following are some representative works: 1. Detective novels: Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Conan Doyle, HP Lovecraft 2. Science fiction: Douglas Adams, Time Machine, Blade Runner 3. Horror novels: J.D. Salinger, HP Lovecraft, HP Lovecraft 4. Play: Hamlet (William Spear), Roman Holiday (Ingrid Bergman), Carmen 5. Fictions: The Catcher in the Rye (J. D Salinger), The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald), War and Peace (Tolstoy) 1980s The 1980s was another peak period for foreign literature in the second half of the 20th century. The following are some representative works: 1. Detective novels: Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Conan Doyle, HP Lovecraft 2. Science fiction: Douglas Adams, Time Machine, Blade Runner 3. Horror novels: J.D. Salinger, HP Lovecraft, HP Lovecraft 4. Play: Hamlet (William Spear), Roman Holiday (Ingrid Bergman), Carmen 5. Fictions: The Catcher in the Rye (J. D Salinger), The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald), War and Peace (Tolstoy) 1990s The 1990s was another peak period for foreign literature in the second half of the 20th century. The following are some representative works: 1. Detective novels: Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Conan Doyle, HP Lovecraft 2. Science fiction: Douglas Adams, Time Machine, Blade Runner 3. Horror novels: J.D. Salinger, HP Lovecraft, HP Lovecraft 4. Play: Hamlet (William Spear), Roman Holiday (Ingrid Bergman), Carmen 5. Fictions: The Catcher in the Rye (J. D Salinger), The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald), War and Peace (Tolstoy)

The representative works of Chinese popular literature in the 20th century include: Dream of the Red Chamber is a novel about the decline of China's feudal society in the Qing Dynasty. It is regarded as a classic in the history of Chinese novels. 2 Water Margins-Yuan Dynasty is a novel about righteous people rebelling against the ruling class, shaping the image of many heroes. 3 Journey to the West-The Yuan Dynasty is a novel with the story of Sun Wukong and others seeking the Western Paradise as the main thread. It is regarded as a classic work of Chinese mythological novels. 4. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio-The Tang Dynasty was a novel with ghosts and monsters as its main theme. It was hailed as the foundation of Chinese ghost and fairy novels. The Scholars-Qing Dynasty is a novel that focuses on the people and things in the scholars of the Qing Dynasty. It reveals the drawbacks and limitations of Chinese traditional culture. The Ordinary World is a novel about the life of the Chinese countryside and the fate of the peasants. It is regarded as a classic of Chinese novels. 7 "Water Margins"-Yuan Dynasty is a novel describing the uprising of the righteous against the ruling class, shaping the image of many heroes. Romance of the Three Kingdoms-Yuan Dynasty is a novel that focuses on the history of the Three Kingdoms period and is regarded as a classic in the history of Chinese novels. 9 Journey to the West-The Yuan Dynasty is a novel with the story of Sun Wukong and others seeking the Western Paradise as the main thread. It is regarded as a classic work of Chinese mythological novels. 10 Dream of the Red Chamber-Qing Dynasty is a novel describing the decline of China's feudal society and is regarded as a classic in the history of Chinese novels.

The top three masters of Chinese literature in the 20th century were as follows: 1 Lu Xun (1881 - 1936): One of the founders of modern Chinese literature, known as the "Father of Modern Literature". His literary works had strong social criticism and ideologies. His representative works included A Madman's Diary, The True Story of Ah Q, Medicine, etc. Lao She (1899 - 1966): One of the outstanding representatives in the history of modern Chinese literature, known as "one of the founders of modern literature" and "representative of modern literature". His literary works had a distinct personality and unique style. His representative works included Camel Xiangzi and Teahouse. 3 Ba Jin (1904 - 1972): One of the outstanding representatives in the history of modern Chinese literature, known as "one of the founders of modern literature" and "representative of new literature". His literary works have profound thoughts and unique artistic charm. His representative works include "Home","Spring","Autumn" and so on.

Chinese literature in the 20th century had undergone tremendous changes and development. As an outstanding writer, Ba Jin's creation was of great significance to the development and progress of Chinese literature. Ba Jin was one of the founders of modern Chinese literature. His works were full of deep insight into human nature and criticism of society, which made an important contribution to the development of modern Chinese literature. His representative works include Home, Spring, Autumn and so on. These works were not only welcomed by readers at that time, but also widely read and studied today. Ba Jin's creation also played an important role in the process of the Chinese literature's modernisation. He paid attention to contemporary society and people's lives, and through his works, he reflected the changes and progress of Chinese society. His novel Home and other works are of great significance to the study of modern Chinese family and social structure, as well as the exploration of Chinese modernness. In addition, Ba Jin was also a translator of modern Chinese literature. He made great contributions to the translation of Chinese literature and translated many excellent literary works such as Lu Xun's Madman's Diary. His academic achievements also left an important mark on the history of Chinese literature. To sum up, the significance of Ba Jin's literary history is mainly manifested in the following aspects: He is one of the founders of modern Chinese literature, and his works reflect the development of modern Chinese literature; his works have played an important role in the process of Chinese literature's modernisation; his translation career has also contributed to the internalization of Chinese literature; in addition, Ba Jin is also an outstanding person, and his creation and academic achievements have left an important mark on the history of Chinese literature.

American literature in the 19th and 20th centuries covered many different schools and some famous works are listed below: 19th century: - The Adventures of Tom sawyer by Mark Twain - Owen's The Jeff Bezos Story - Oliver Twist by Dickens - Jane Austen's Pride and Predict - The creator of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling 20th century: - The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemmingway - Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury - Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude - Nabokov's Lolita - Maugham's The Moon and Sixpence - Lao She's Teahouse In addition to the works listed above, there are many other famous American literary works such as Ernest Hemmingway's The Sun Also Rises, Wilson's War and Peace, Calvino's One Hundred Years of Solitude, etc.