tailieunhanh - "Historical Dictionary of Modern Chinese Literature" by Li-hua Ying - Part 7

Historical Dictionary of Modern Chinese Literature 7 presents a broad perspective on the development and history of literature in modern China. This book offers a chronology, introduction, bibliography, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on authors, literary and historical developments, trends, genres, and concepts that played a central role in the evolution of modern Chinese literature. | 32 DING LING . TING LING PEN NAME OF JIANG BINGZHI of life in a particular place with attention to details that carry significant relevance to history. Deng is a self-educated man who learned to write in the Communist army which he joined in the early 1940s. After he left the army in 1949 he worked as a playwright in the Beijing People s Art Theater. Like many of his contemporary writers Deng followed the dictates of the party and wrote stories and plays to serve the socialist cause. In 1957 when intellectuals were purged for having criticized the party bureau-racy Deng was labeled a rightist and was dismissed from his job. The difficult years he had spent before being fully cleared in 1976 gave him many opportunities to get to know people from all walks of life who became material for his most memorable works. DING LING . TING LING PEN NAME OF JIANG BINGZHI 1904 1986 . Fiction writer. One of the most influential and most studied writers in modern Chinese literature Ding Ling led a rich and colorful life that in many ways mirrored the journey progressive Chinese intellectuals took during the 20th century. Born in a small town in Hunan Province Ding Ling was fortunate enough to have a liberal and fiercely independent mother who became the headmistress of a primary school when most women at the time stayed home. The May Fourth Movement of 1919 had a great impact on young Ding Ling. In 1921 she openly challenged tradition by publishing an article in a newspaper denouncing her uncle s refusal to dissolve her engagement to his son. She won her freedom and the victory made her aware of the power of the pen. In the spring of 1922 she traveled to Shanghai and Nanjing to pursue further education. She later moved to Beijing and attended literature classes taught by Lu Xun and other eminent writers. Ding Ling applied for admission to an art school but failed the entrance exam. She also toyed with the idea of becoming a movie actress. Dejected and confused Ding Ling