What is Classic Literature? Why doesn t the contemporary produce classic literature?

The standard of classic writing is to look at its literary value, whether it can accompany you to the distant future, or whether it writes about some people and things that may be suppressed or forgotten, and the writers themselves do not have a definite answer. In Tim Lot's view, the classics must "speak something timeless, not confined to this era". Ruth Lendl, on the other hand, believes that the classics must be completely self-inflicted.

Either way, one thing is certain, that there is no eternal, sacred, unchanging scripture. Even if we have established some contemporary literary classics according to the standards of literary history or literature, the classics, as a process of historicization, still need to be constantly selected, precipitated and tested. In this sense, the process of canonization is tantamount to a process of rewriting literary history.

Therefore, the value content carried by the classics should be eternal. The creative content of classics should have a unique value pursuit: when expressing life, it cares about the living conditions of all social strata, especially the disadvantaged groups, criticizes the dark forces in society, and promotes the value of humanity and justice; When shaping the image, the historical truth is recorded, and the laws of history are revealed, so that the work has a strong sense of history.

Classics should be able to deeply attract readers, hit the reader's heart, and be evocative for a long time.

Literature is the study of human beings, therefore, the content of literary works must involve the most basic social value relations, in general, the relationship between man and nature, man and society, and in a small sense, the relationship between man and others, man and self. Literary theory, as a generalization and summary of literary phenomena, cannot avoid these problems in the study, and the study of these issues constitutes an important content of literary axiology. The content of literary axiology embodies the orientation and pursuit of literature in the spiritual dimension, and corresponds to the relationship between the above aspects, which is manifested in the following dimensions:

the ultimate care at the ontological level and the human feelings at the level of real life; The latter is divided into social care that focuses on the "big self" and individual care (including self-care) that focuses on the "small self". At the theoretical level, the content level of literary axiology corresponds to people's understanding of the role and function of literature. And people's understanding and research of literature are consistent with people's current spiritual needs and the social environment in which people live at that time. Through the study of the content of literary axiology in a specific era, people can discover the enthusiasm of people in a period or era for literary creation and research, the degree of understanding of the nature and role of literature, and the orientation of corresponding literary value and the destination of literary value.

In addition, through the study of the form and content of literary values, we can also discover the situation and characteristics of social development in the relevant era reflected by literary theory, which is a product of the spirit of a particular era. In the complex political and cultural environment of modern Chinese society, writers have made unremitting efforts in the construction of literary theoretical values. The establishment of value standards has become an important part of the axiology of modern Chinese literature.

Contemporary classics may not have been produced yet.

After a hundred years, whether there is a classic literature in the contemporary era can be proven!

A classic is something that has stood the test.

Subtly influencing you, what changes is the inside, and you can't casually expose the inside anytime and anywhereThis is what classic literature is all about

Through the artistic expression of history, you will find that from ancient times to the present, there are many great or ordinary people who have encountered the problems that plague you. And you can find your own answers from their troubles or corresponding actions.

To be more precise, I think classic literature is a kind of art, and a glimpse of history through classics is a more vivid and vivid way of expression.

Classical literature is mostly small and big. A lot of classic literature is from the small people, the bottom characters, and the professional books you are talking about may only have"During this period, the people lived in hardship"After such a sentence, and then start to explain, the reasons that led to this result, the course of events, etc., you may know more professional knowledge, but there is no living flesh and blood, your experience is cold.

It is clear that classic literature can cultivate sentiment.

Since I was a child, whenever I read extracurricular books, I read all the classics. I think that classic literature actually tells us a lot of truths and covers many levels and disciplines, but it covers a wide range of things, alludes a lot, and hides deeply, which requires you to savor and think about it. In this society of quick success, people who pursue high efficiency may not be able to grasp the ideas in it, so they will think that classic literature is not as much dry as professional books.

But that's why so many literary works have become classics, sought after and studied by generations of people.

** or literary and artistic books. The interviewer said, "As a newcomer to the workplace, you should read some tool books.

Literature and art are good, but they can cultivate sentiment. But tool books can make you quickly improve your work efficiency and enhance your competitiveness in the workplace. ”

I also found this question after reading classic literature for many years, and it also bothered me at one time, but I think I know his answer. If you are engaged in a certain profession, the direct effect of reading universal and human classic literature is certainly not large and obvious, and professional books are necessary. When there is a problem in your life, classic literature must have a role.

You might say: you can use a book on psychology or philosophy instead. But I'll give you a simple example, if you're crying very sadly, you'd be more likely to see it

A person is on the side and keeps telling you why you cry, you should stop crying and then how to do it; Or is someone putting on a soothing song to accompany you silently? I believe it's the latter!

I only deeply felt the significance of classic literature when I was in college. When I was in junior high and high school, I was busy coping with courses and exams, but in fact, I was exposed to classic literature, and I interpreted these works more from the perspective of exam-taking. It was only when I was in college that I really felt the charm of classic literature and experienced it from the perspective of literature.

For our students in the Department of Chinese, the meaning of classic literature includes the understanding of literature itself, why classic literature is classic, what theories can be used to analyze this literature, and how to analyze the work from the perspective of literary theory. The analysis of classics from a theoretical perspective is of profound significance for the creation of more classic literature.

The significance of classic literatureFor us ordinary people, the greatest significance is to enlighten our lives. The reason why classic literature is classic is that the things or revelations expounded in it can allow everyone to learn something useful to themselves in it, without being confined to some general truths. The meaning of reading books and reading classic literature is not only in the words themselves, but when you read similar experiences to your own, you have more feelings, and there is a feeling of enlightenment, at this time, it is your biggest gain from reading this classic literature.

Reading classic literature is to seek a spiritual resonance in the classics, and to get life inspiration from the stories in the text. When we encounter something that is difficult to solve, we can actually find the answer in the classic literature. That's what I do, and when I feel like I'm in trouble that no one understands and can't solve, I go to some classic literature and find a solution in it.

Books are the sanctuary of the human spirit. "Even if I couldn't solve these problems concretely, I found a spiritual world where I could be at ease in the process of reading classic literature.

Clifton Ferdiman's preface to The Book of a Life's Plan, "To the Reader," has this to say: ".Everyone dies in ignorance, but at least until we die, we don't feel so lost and lost. At that time, we will no longer be obsessed with the time in front of us, but will have some understanding, albeit not rich, of our place in time and space.

We will understand how we have come into being in the long course of history, and we will know how we have unwittingly formed our own outlook on life. And just as importantly, we will experience what it means to be a great mind and emotion. ”It seems to have a bit of a "chicken soup for the soul" flavor, but it also makes sense.

Reading classic literary works can allow readers to occupy a spiritual commanding heights from the starting point of life and learning, so that readers can look at themselves and the world in a new light, and even fundamentally change.

First, classic literary works are the carriers of knowledge that record the last words of the sages and the voices of today's people, from which we can read life, wisdom, and the world. The process of reading makes our minds broad and broad, tenacious and tenacious, and also enables us to obtain a warm and quiet inner world to resist the noise and impetuousness of the external world.

Second, the process of reading literary works is the process of discovering and constructing the meaning of the work, and the process of appreciating the charm of the classics. The reading of literary classics is a kind of reading process without preconditions and limitations, not a cognitive activity, but an experiential activity, which requires the participation of the reading subject to feel the experience. In this reading process, readers are open and free, feeling its image world, experiencing the emotional world, comprehending the meaning world, and generating their own new understanding, new feelings, and new interpretations.

Its significance lies in the fact that, in addition to the acquired knowledge, it is also an experiential reading, a specific experiential world.

Third, the charm of classic literature lies in our constant readingTo build our own national memory, to be recognized and praised by the world, which is what is desperately needed in today's globalized, conjoined baby-like world.

"The classics are often 'ancient', but the real classics are young; Classics are often historical, but the real classics are contemporary, and the charm of classics is the charm of lasting and timeless. ”As long as every reader is willing to sink their hearts and savor it, I believe that it will leave a beautiful "exclusive memory".

Indeed, the value of literature is a value system that contains many value elements, and Zhu Liyuan believes that the value of literature is a pluralistic value system centered on aesthetic value, including 10 values, including aesthetics, entertainment, cognitive value, morality, thought, religion and so on. The question here is whether the core value is aesthetic or ethical in the value system of literary classics, or is it some other value. Let's start by clarifying the concept.

Let's start with ethical values. The so-called ethics refers to the principles and norms that should be observed in the relations between people and between people and society, and the so-called ethical values are the positive significance and usefulness shown in embodying, maintaining, and cultivating these principles and norms. Generally speaking, ethical principles and norms are formed based on specific human production and living conditions, and exist to regulate the relationship between people and people and society under specific historical conditions.

Behavior that conforms to ethical norms under one social condition may become a reactionary force hindering the progress of history under another social condition. In particular, the ethical norms of class society are often marked with a deep class imprint, and the old ethical norms often become a constraint and obstacle to the progress and development of society. Of course, in the long process of development of human society, some of the most basic ethical principles and norms have been slowly accumulated, which have become the basic conditions for maintaining social relations, social order and the unity of the human spirit, such as family affection, justice, honesty and so on.

But even these seemingly perpetual and universally valid ethical norms are always linked to specific social conditions and social situations, and it is difficult to conceive that any one ethical norm can be unconditionally suitable for any occasion. For example, being dishonest and unkind to an enemy is not a violation of morality; In feudal society, it may become a crime in contemporary society. Not all literary works, including literary classics, will deal with ethical issues.

At the same time, it is difficult to have a constant view on the evaluation of the ethical value of a literary work. Starting from different ethical concepts, the ethical behavior of the same person may lead to diametrically opposed conclusions. The escaped slave was sinful in the eyes of the slave owner, but brave and justified in the eyes of the slave.

Whether Li Zicheng is a rogue or a hero, the opinions of all parties are impossible.

1."Ordinary World" and "Ordinary World" is a realism written by the famous writer Lu Yao, which tells the fate of three generations of an ordinary rural family. ** It is full of vitality and blood and sweat, and it reflects the scene of China's rural reform and opening up at that time, showing a vivid and shocking power.

2."Dream of Red Mansions" and "Dream of Red Mansions" are one of the four most famous masterpieces in ancient China. It tells the story of the social life of an aristocratic family during the Qing Dynasty and the rise and fall of a family.

** It is full of delicate and touching emotional descriptions and philosophical reflections, as well as in-depth analysis of feudal social problems at that time, which has strong practical significance. 3."Harry Potter" The Harry Potter series** is written by British author J.K. Rowling, and is a very magical and fantastical **.

tells the story of a modern magical world, full of magic, horror and fantasy. Among them, Harry's hard work to find the truth, the courageous story content, tight plot and literary value have made it one of the best-selling ** in the world. 4.

"Anxiety Relief Grocery Store" is a ** written by writer Keigo Higashino, which describes the warm story between a man abandoned by society and a mysterious grocery store owner. **The plot is twisty, the emotions are delicate, and the characters are vivid, vividly reflecting the pressure and confusion of contemporary urban people, which is thought-provoking. 5.

The Kite Runner and The Kite Runner are written by Afghan writer Khaled Hosseini, which tells the story of an Afghan boy's growth experience and the spiritual growth journey of the Qi Cong Stool. ** profoundly reveals the history and culture of Afghanistan, and reflects a unique life situation and thinking, which is impressive. Each of the above five works has become a classic in the history of literature with its profound character building, complex emotional scenes, delicate psychological descriptions and attempts to reflect social problems.

Reading these** can not only kill time, but also allow us to understand the history of Zheng Noise, discover life, and explore the world test.