英文摘要 |
The present article narrates the experiences of Li Jinfa李金髮(1900-1976), with emphasis placed on the interactions between his interpersonal networks and the KMT, as well as analyzing the“exotic writing”and“Chinese imagination”in his novels. In this way, an attempt is made to provide different perspectives on Li outside of previous scholarship concerning his poetry. Li Jinfa’s intention to“make a living”after returning to China was evident; that is, from observing his life experiences, it can be speculated that he joined or got close to the KMT and related activities to procure a certain degree of security. In addition, during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, under the context of the KMT’s“literary and artistic policies”centered on the“Three Principles of the People”(Sunology), Li’s novels show a possible creative direction for a new China from“old morality.” This article is divided into three parts: first, Li’s experiences of returning to China after studying abroad as well as his networks illustrate the interactive relationship between his artistic needs and the KMT. Secondly, it discusses the“Chinese imagination”found within his novels on exotic romance, which holds not only the expectations of overseas youth but also being shackled by feudal culture and an economic backwardness. Finally, the article emphasizes that the official consciousness of Li’s novels moved away from having a clear goal of political criticism in the 30s to showing the cultural continuity of the Chinese nation as well as echoing the national consciousness concerning the war of resistance in the 40s. |