The literary theory form of socialist realism

Literary Theoretical Formation of Socialist Realism,

Socialist Realism Literary Theory refers to a theory of literary creation put forward and advocated by the literary and artistic circles in accordance with the needs of socialist reality during the period of socialist construction. It emphasizes that literature and art should pay attention to real life, reflect the achievements and difficulties of socialist construction, shape a positive social image, and serve the socialist construction.

I. Characteristics and Forms:

Social Reality: It emphasizes that literary works should be closely connected with social reality, show the achievements and development of the socialist construction, and present the real face of people's life.

Positive: It emphasizes the positive image and spirit of the people, advocates positive energy, and carries forward the core socialist values.

People's and popularity: The works should penetrate into the lives of the people, express the life experiences and emotions of ordinary people, and have a strong people's and popularity.

Realism: With the help of realism, the work adopts true, objective and detailed descriptions, and creates real and three-dimensional characters and social environment.

The course of development and representative works:

Early stage of socialist construction: Zhong Dingwen's "The White-haired Girl" and Bailangxuan's "Lin Hai Xue Yuan" focused on the realities of the countryside and socialist construction.

Reform and opening up: Literary theory began to gradually return to artistry, focusing on the expressiveness and innovation of literary art itself.

Third, the development and change of realism:

Postmodernism influence: The rise of postmodernism challenged realism, and some writers began to try new literary techniques, breaking through the traditional forms of realist expression.

Individualization and Diversity: With the development of society, literature took on a more diversified form, emphasizing individuality and diversity, and more works of different styles and subjects emerged.

Socialist realism literary theory is an important stage in the development of modern Chinese literature, which has played an important role in promoting socialist construction and reflecting people's lives and social changes. However, with the change of times, literary theories are constantly changing and developing, and in the face of new social and cultural challenges, literary creations are constantly expanding and innovating.