The Criticism and Reception of Zhao Shuli’s Concept of Literary Popularization in Japan

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10.2991/978-2-38476-309-2_52How to use a DOI?

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Japan; Zhao Shuli; Concept of Literary Popularization; Criticism and Reception

Abstract

In Japan, the popularization of Zhao Shuli’s literature has been fully understood and accepted. His ideas on literary popularization have prompted Japanese intellectuals to reflect on and discuss their own literature. The main points of focus include: the necessity of literary popularization, how to integrate national forms into popular literature, and how writers can align themselves with the general public. The discussions revealed that while the Japanese academic community expressed a desire to use Zhao Shuli’s literature as a model for reforming Japanese literature and addressing contemporary issues, the experience of popularization in Zhao Shuli’s works was difficult to replicate in Japan. This is due to significant differences in the social realities and literary traditions of the two countries, leading to divergent views on popularization. These differences are evident in the inconsistent interpretations of the “public,” discrepancies in understanding the balance between “popularization” and “elevation,” and varying opinions on the necessity of intellectual reform for writers. Ultimately, Zhao Shuli’s concept of literary popularization became a key term in Japanese scholars’ understanding of China and Chinese literature, but it did not have a substantial impact on Japanese literature itself.

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BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 9th International Conference on Modern Management, Education and Social Sciences (MMET 2024)
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