Shen Congwen learned about the corpse drive in Xiangxi through an interview. In his work " People of Yuanling ", he described the scene where he personally witnessed the corpse-chasing and expressed his strong interest in this culture. He even paid a special visit to a Yao corpse herder to learn the techniques and incantations of corpse herding from him. However, he didn't mention the details of how he learned about the corpse herding in Xiangxi.
The Xiangxi Corpse Catcher referred to the Xiangxi area of Hunan Province, which mainly included Yuanling, Luxi, Chenxi, and Xupu counties.
Xiangxi corpse driving specifically referred to the four counties of Yuanling, Luxi, Chenxi and Xupu in the western part of Hunan.
The birthplace of corpse driving in Xiangxi was the four counties of Yuanling, Luxi, Chenxi and Xupu in ancient Chenzhou.
" Shen Congwen's Xiangxi " was about his journey from Fenghuang in Hunan to the southwest, through the Miao, Dong, Yao, Dianchi and finally to Myanmar. All the local customs, historical buildings, religious beliefs, and so on constituted his unique literary perspective. The novel takes Shen Congwen's personal experience as a clue and presents a mysterious and beautiful world of Xiangxi through a comprehensive and in-depth description of the history, culture, folk customs, geography and other aspects of Xiangxi. Among them, Shen Congwen had a unique understanding and perception of the local customs, ethnic culture and historical relics in Xiangxi. He vividly described the natural scenery, folk culture and historical and cultural heritage of Xiangxi with delicate strokes and vivid characters, showing a paradise full of vitality and vitality. Shen Congwen's Xiangxi was praised as a classic work of modern Chinese literature with its unique literary style and profound ideology. It had a profound impact on the development of modern Chinese literature and the direction of Chinese literary creation.
Shen Congwen's essay Xiangxi mainly described the natural scenery and cultural customs that Shen Congwen observed in his hometown, Fenghuang County, Hunan Province. In his works, he depicted the mountains, rivers, forests, stones, soil, buildings and other aspects of Xiangxi area, and displayed the unique charm of Xiangxi with delicate and vivid strokes. The Xiangxi region had magnificent natural scenery, including mountains, canyons, waterfalls, streams, forests, and so on. In the work, Shen Congwen described the mountain scenery of Xiangxi, emphasizing the towering and steep mountains, as well as the natural scenery and biological richness of the mountains. He also described the water scenery in Xiangxi, showing the abundance and clarity of water resources in Xiangxi, as well as the magnificent scenery of rivers, lakes and reservoirs. In addition to the natural scenery, Xiangxi also had a rich cultural atmosphere. In the work, Shen Congwen described the folk culture of Xiangxi, including the traditional culture and lifestyle of many ethnic minorities such as Miao, Yao, Tujia and Dong. He also showed the architectural culture of Xiangxi, including the traditional architecture and folk architectural forms of Xiangxi, as well as the architectural art and architectural style of Xiangxi. In Xiangxi, Shen Congwen showed the natural scenery and cultural customs of Xiangxi through the description of Xiangxi area, and showed the unique charm of Xiangxi with delicate and vivid strokes. This work also became one of Shen Congwen's representative works, reflecting his deep love for his hometown and his continuous attention to the natural environment and cultural customs.
The Xiangxi World in Shen Congwen's works was a region full of mystery and beautiful scenery, with a unique cultural and historical background. Xiangxi was located in the southwest of China. It was an area where the Chensha, Miao, Tujia, Yao, and Red Army joined forces on the Long March. It was a multiculturalism area. Shen Congwen's description of the world of Xiangxi in his works was full of romanticism. He described the world of Xiangxi as a world full of poetry and mystery. The residents of Xiangxi had a unique way of life and cultural beliefs. They pursued peace and freedom in their hearts with the beauty of nature. At the same time, the world of Xiangxi was also full of mysterious stories and legends, which became the beliefs and cultural heritage of the local people. Shen Congwen's "Xiangxi World" is a charming and mysterious area, which shows a world full of multiculturalism, poetry and mystery.
Shen Congwen's novel, Border Town, described the local conditions and customs of Xiangxi, including the following characteristics: 1. Natural scenery: Xiangxi has a variety of terrains and landforms, including magnificent mountains and rivers, mysterious caves, clear streams, and unique ethnic cultures. 2. Religious beliefs: There are strong religious beliefs in Xiangxi, including Christian, Roman, Buddhist and Taoist. 3. National customs: Xiangxi area is inhabited by Miao, Yao, Zhuang, Li, Dong and other ethnic minorities. Their culture and customs are unique, such as the Miao's Lusheng dance, the Dong's music and drum tower. 4. Food culture: The food culture in Xiangxi is rich and colorful. It is famous for its unique taste and cooking skills, such as the sour soup fish of Miao nationality and the water sheng of Dong nationality. 5. Historical and cultural heritage: There are many historical and cultural heritages in Xiangxi, such as Shen Congwen's former residence, Fenghuang Ancient City, Zhangjiajie, etc. These scenic spots have also become a must-see for tourists to Xiangxi. Shen Congwen's novel, Border Town, showed the unique natural scenery, religious beliefs, ethnic customs and food culture of Xiangxi by describing the local conditions and customs of Xiangxi, which made readers feel the unique charm of this place.
The "Xiangxi World" in Shen Congwen's works referred to the natural scenery and cultural features represented by Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang Ancient City, and kiwifruit producing areas in the south of Hunan Province. In Shen Congwen's works, this area was described as a world full of mystery, natural beauty, and folk customs. Xiangxi had unique geographical and cultural features, including steep mountains, dense forests, clear rivers, ancient caves, and mysterious ethnic customs. In this area, there are many ethnic groups living on kiwifruit, oranges, tea and other specialties. They have different languages, customs and traditional crafts. In Shen Congwen's works, the world of Xiangxi was described as a place full of vitality and vitality. People were hospitable, kind, brave, full of vitality and creativity. The scenery and culture of this area had also become the source of inspiration for Shen Congwen's creation, which was fully displayed in his works.
Shen Congwen's representative novel was Xiangxi. This was a novel that described the local customs, folktales, and historical events in Xiangxi. It was known as a classic of modern Chinese literature. In the novel, Xiangxi was a mysterious place full of rich folk culture and natural scenery. At the same time, it also showed Shen Congwen's deep thinking about Chinese traditional culture and human nature. Xiangxi not only depicted a beautiful and thrilling world of Xiangxi, but also reflected the various problems of Chinese society at that time through the description of the lives of the people in Xiangxi. It had a strong social significance and historical value.
Shen Congwen's Xiangxi novels referred to a series of novels that he created with Xiangxi as the background, including Border Town, Dragon Boat Melody, Spring Silkworm, etc. These works depicted the natural scenery, customs, historical and cultural heritage, and folk customs of Xiangxi from a unique perspective. They expressed their love and concern for Xiangxi and were hailed as one of the treasures of modern Chinese literature.