On the Transformation and Recasting of Lu You's Image in the Late Modern Times
The transformation and recasting of Lu You's image in the late modern times is rooted in the unique cultural ecology of this period and carries the national aspiration for valor and the chivalrous spirit.Moving from aesthetic appreciation to the discovery and recognition of political demands and moral values,modern scholars have closely aligned with the pulse of the times to explore the contemporary significance of Lu You and his works.The process of reshaping Lu You's image reveals multiple values beyond mere historical aesthetic insights.Through literary education and the rapidly improving media environment,a new image of Lu You as a patriotic and national poet,even a hero and warrior,has been forged.This refreshes the established perception of Lu You within the classical literary canon.Once filtered through the modern national consciousness,the historical Lu You of the Southern Song Dynasty is celebrated and interpreted by contemporary scholars to suit their needs,emphasizing his patriotism and national concerns,thus securing his place among the top-tier poets of ancient China.
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