Why did Shen Congwen use Xiangxi as the background of his story?

" 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.

The Xiangxi in Shen Congwen's prose was very different from the Xiangxi in his novel. Xiangxi in Shen Congwen's prose referred to the unique natural scenery, ethnic culture and historical background of the ancient southern regions of China, including the Miao, Yao, Zhuang, Dong, Tujia, Shui and other ethnic minority areas. In his prose, Shen Congwen described the local customs, natural landscape, history and culture of Xiangxi, emphasizing the uniqueness and beauty of the area. Xiangxi in the novel referred to a fictional area in modern China. In the novel, Xiangxi was a mysterious place full of adventure, mystery, and romance. In the novel, Shen Congwen expressed the natural scenery, historical culture and human characteristics of Xiangxi through fictional plots and characters, which was different from the Xiangxi in Shen Congwen's prose. The Xiangxi in Shen Congwen's prose and the Xiangxi in his novel were both the southern regions described by Shen Congwen, which had different historical, cultural and regional characteristics.

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.

Shen Congwen was a Chinese man. He used the pen name "Shen Congwen" because he was born in 1892, when sexism was still common in China. Shen Congwen's pen name, Shen Congwen, was derived from the rhyme of his surname. His real name was Shen Congwen Yuan. He had also considered using names such as "Zhang Shen Congwen" or "Shen Zhang", but in the end, he chose "Shen Congwen" as his pen name. He thought that this name was poetic and beautiful, and could represent his literary style. Shen Congwen used a female pen name not to cater to the social ideas of the time but because of his personal preference and preference. He considered himself a womanist and hoped to express his stance by using a female pen name.

Shen Congwen is a Beijing school but his representative work is Xiangxi novels. This sentence is not completely correct. The Beijing School's people who spoke Beijing dialect as their mother tongue included Lao She and Cao Yu. Although Shen Congwen was from the Beijing faction, his main creative area was in Hunan and Xiangxi. His representative works were novels such as Border Town.

Shen Congwen is a Beijing school but his representative work is Xiangxi novels. This sentence is not completely correct. The Beijing faction included Lao She, Cao Yu, Ba Jin, and others. Shen Congwen was also from the Beijing School. His works were influenced by the Beijing School of Literature. However, Shen Congwen's representative work was not Xiangxi novels. His representative work was " Border Town ", which was a novel describing the local customs of Xiangxi and was also one of his most famous works. Although " Border Town " was regarded as Shen Congwen's representative work, it was not his most representative work, nor was it like other Beijing works.

The world of Xiangxi in Shen Congwen's works was an idealized world. He mainly described the natural scenery, folk culture, religious beliefs and so on in Xiangxi through his literary works. Xiangxi was located in the south of China, with rich natural resources and unique folk culture. Shen Congwen hoped to show the readers a world full of vitality and mystery through his literary works, so that people could feel the charm of nature and the uniqueness of folk culture. Shen Congwen's works also had many examples of the natural scenery of Xiangxi, such as the beautiful scenery of the phoenix in Cuicui's hometown depicted in Border Town, and the cinnabar culture and the religious beliefs of the Miao people depicted in Dragon Boat Diao. These elements were Shen Congwen's idealized descriptions. He wanted to create a beautiful, mysterious, and vibrant world of Xiangxi through literary works. Therefore, Shen Congwen's Xiangxi world was ideal. He wanted to create a world full of vitality and mystery through literary works, so that people could feel the charm of nature and folk culture.

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 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.