Discovery of Yunnan Border Scenery:Pursuing the Legend of the Moon Over Red River
"The Moon over Red River",the masterpiece of a renowned linguist Xing Gongwan,vividly unfolds a gorgeous and picturesque landscape of Yunnan in the 1940's.The discovery of variable landscapes in border areas not only enhances his literary quality,but also greatly increases its cultural implication.In the composing process,the author came to shifted his focus of writing from initial left-wing stance to examining the violence and resolving conflicts,as well as promoting harmony and unity among border ethnic groups.The reflection of self-identity crisis of intellectuals with different status,the inherent spirit contradictions are revealed.In his vernacular writing,factors of empathy not only cause variations in the natural landscape but also highlight the complexity of the cultural ecology of the border areas.
The Moon Over Red RiverYunnan border regionslandscapeethnic solidarityidentity crisisempathy